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ArticleBMJ open2020

Factors associated with knowledge and attitude towards adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation among healthcare professionals at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: an institutional-based cross-sectional study.

Abraham Tarekegn Mersha, Amare Haile Kiros Gebre Egzi, Hailu Yimer Tawuye, Nigussie Simeneh Endalew

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4 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Abraham Tarekegn MershaAnesthesia, University of Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia abrahamtm2006@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-5548-0289
Amare Haile Kiros Gebre EgziAnesthesia, University of Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia.
Hailu Yimer TawuyeAnesthesia, University of Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia.
Nigussie Simeneh EndalewAnesthesia, University of Gondar College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gondar, Amhara, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0001-7632-5707
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThis study was conducted to assess the factors associated with knowledge and attitude towards adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among health professionals at the University of Gondar Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. STUDY

designAn institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted from 15 February to 15 March 2018. Both bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were used to identify factors associated with knowledge and attitude level of health professionals towards CPR. Variables with a p value less than <0.2 in the bivariable analysis were fitted into the multivariable analysis. In the multivariable analysis, variables with a p value <0.05 were considered statistically significant.

settingUniversity of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.

participantsA total of 406 health professionals (physicians, nurses, anaesthetists, health officers and midwives) were included.

resultsAmong the study participants, 25.1% (95% CI 21.2 to 29.3) had good knowledge and 60.8% (95% CI 55.9 to 65.5) had good attitude towards adult CPR. Work experience (adjusted OR (AOR): 5.02, 95% CI 1.25 to 20.20), number of work settings (AOR: 6.52, 95% CI 2.76 to 15.41), taking CPR training (AOR: 2.76, 95% CI 1.40 to 5.42), exposure to cardiac arrest case (AOR: 2.16, 95% CI 1.14 to 4.07) and reading CPR guidelines (AOR: 5.57, 95% CI 2.76 to 11.20) were positively associated with good knowledge. Similarly, taking CPR training (AOR: 1.74, 95% CI 1.42 to 1.53) and reading CPR guidelines (AOR: 2.74, 95% CI 1.55 to 4.85) were positively associated with good attitude.

conclusionsThe level of knowledge and attitude of health professionals towards adult CPR was suboptimal. Health professionals who were taking CPR training and reading CPR guidelines had good knowledge and attitude towards CPR. In addition, work experience, number of work settings and exposure to cardiac arrest case had a positive association with CPR knowledge. Thus, providing regular CPR training and work setting rotations is highly crucial.

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Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeAdultCross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaHealth PersonnelHumansSurveys and Questionnairesadult cardiologyadult intensive & critical careeducation & training (see medical education & training)

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