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Evaluating the Effectiveness of Basic First Aid Training for Displaced Individuals (103680)
Tuesday, 24 March 2026 14:30
Session: Poster Session 2
Room: Orion Hall (5F)
Presentation Type: Poster Presentation
Injuries are a significant problem globally, contributing to annual deaths exceeding 5 million, representing 9% of mortality worldwide. Refugees living in low and middle-income countries are greatly impacted by injuries because they are displaced due to war and conflicts, and are forced to stay in hazardous environments. Additionally, these individuals experience other challenges, such as limited access to health care and educational resources, thus highlighting the need to empower them with first aid knowledge. The purpose of this study is to determine the effectiveness of integrating AI-powered avatars in training refugees who are in an online community health care worker program. Factors that were evaluated include participants’ knowledge and attitude on first aid, learning efficacy, persistence, and experience with the tools (culturally adaptive AI avatars). The methodology used was a mixed-methods design accompanied by 18 matched pre- and post-training surveys and 43 post-only surveys. Paired t-tests, effect size, and explanatory factor analysis were used to analyze quantitative data to determine the effectiveness of the AI-powered avatars. Qualitative data were extracted from the open-ended post-training reflection surveys. The study findings demonstrated small positive trends in first aid knowledge (Cohen’s d = 0.29), perceived learning efficacy (Cohen’s d = 0.15), and attitude toward learning (Cohen’s d = 0.22). Additionally, a minimal trend was recorded in the persistence score (Cohen’s d=-0.15). The changes were not statistically significant (p> 0.05). The qualitative findings demonstrated that participants' understanding of the course was promoted by AI avatar visualization, cultural relatability, and learner engagement.
Authors:
Giulia Ciaghi, Seattle Pacific University, United States
About the Presenter(s)
PhD student in industrial organizational psychology.
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