Can an internet class turn bystanders into lifesavers?

NCT ID NCT05909917

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested whether a free online course could teach people in sub-Saharan Africa how to help in emergencies like injuries or accidents. Over 650 commercial drivers and others took the course, and researchers checked their knowledge and skills before and after training. The goal was to see if internet-based training can work in places with limited resources and different levels of tech experience.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Health Emergency Initiative

    Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

  • Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology

    Kakamega, Kakamega County, Kenya

  • School of Clinical Sciences

    Makeni, Northern Province, Sierra Leone

  • Vision for Trauma Care in Africa

    Mukono, Central Region, Uganda

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