Abstract
Objective: In this study, it was aimed to examine the relationship between paramedics' COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) patient management and their self-efficacy perceptions in the prehospital period. Methods: The research was conducted between October and November 2022 in descriptive-relational type. The sample of the study consisted of 130 students studying in the First and Emergency Aid Departments of two universities. Socio-Demographic Information Form, COPD knowledge level questionnaire and General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) were used in the study. Results: 63.3% of the students were women and 70.8% of them received training on chronic diseases. The mean score of COPD knowledge level of the students was found to be 8.20±2.60, and the mean total score of GSE was found to be 46.20±13.28. It was determined that the COPD knowledge level and the school variable had a significant positive effect on GSE (p<0.001). Conclusion: In our study, it was found that the COPD knowledge of the students was moderate and their self-efficacy was low. It was determined that the COPD knowledge level of the students was an important predictor of the GSE (p<0.001).
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