Abstract

Background:
Hajj is one of the five Islamic pillars, during Hajj period a lot of people need health care services that can be simply performed by individuals themselves if they have prior knowledge about first aid procedures. The aim of the present study was to assess the level of knowledge and attitude of Algerian hajj pilgrim.
Methodology
This is a cross-sectional quantitative observational study that was performed on Algerian hajj pilgrims in 2017 after taking the concerned permission. The study was performed using a modified questionnaire used by the Hong Kong Red Cross (HKRC) by which they assessed knowledge and attitude toward the first aid in the Hong Kong population.
Results:
The mean score of knowledge towards first aid was 6.79±1.91, and the mean score of attitude was 20.98±3.61. Knowledge was significantly associated with age (P-value˂0.001) and education level (p-value˂0.001), whereas attitude was significantly associated only with education level (p-value˂0.001). There was a significant positive correlation between knowledge and attitude (r=0.2, p=0.001).
Conclusion:
The study found good knowledge and positive attitude towards first aid among the Algerian hajj pilgrim during Hajj in 2017

Key words: First aid, knowledge, attitude, pilgrims