VOlUME 05 ISSUE 06 June 2026
1Rodjean Mae M. Amante, 2John Mark M. Alvarez, 3John Peter L. Aliosada, 4Janette C. Magalona
1,2,3Philippine Normal University Visayas, Philippines
4Philippine Normal University Visayas, Philippines https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2046-4593
DOI : https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2026.v5i6n30Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT
Students actively participate in Physical Education (PE) classes; however, many lack the practical skills needed to respond effectively to common injuries such as cuts, sprains, and wounds. This study aimed to enhance students’ first aid skills in wound dressing and bandaging through simulation-based instruction. A one-group pretest–post test quasi-experimental design was employed, involving 30 Citizenship Training Program (CTP) students from one of the DepEd schools in District 8 in Cadiz City. Participants were selected through purposive sampling. A validated performance-based rubric was used to assess students’ skills before and after the intervention. The intervention consisted of eight sessions of simulation-based instruction integrating hands-on activities and guided practice. Results revealed that before the intervention, students demonstrated a moderately skilled level of performance (M = 1.78, SD = 0.89), with the lowest competency observed in time efficiency and safety. Following the intervention, students’ performance significantly improved to a highly skilled level (M = 3.43, SD = 0.77). Paired sample t-test results indicated a statistically significant difference between pretest and post test scores (t(29) = -29.84, p < 0.05), confirming the effectiveness of the intervention. The findings suggest that simulation-based instruction effectively bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application of first aid skills, enhancing students’ competence, confidence, and readiness to respond to emergencies. Therefore, integrating simulation-based activities into PE and health education curricula is strongly recommended.
KEYWORDS:Bandaging, first aid skills, physical education, simulation-based learning, wound dressing
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Cite this Article:Amante, R. M. M., Alvarez, J. M. M., Aliosada, J. P. L., & Magalona, J. C. (2026). Enhancing Students’ First Aid Skills on Wound Dressing and Bandaging through Simulation-Based. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE HUMANITY & MANAGEMENT RESEARCHS, 5(6), 1626-1631. https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2026.v5i6n30