ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2025
Assessing basic life support awareness, and knowledge among university undergraduates: a cross-sectional study.
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- Knowledge, practice, and attitude of basic life support among schoolteachers in Saudi Arabia.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2025Article
- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Among Anesthesia Providers in Public Hospitals: A Cross-Sectional Study in Sana'a City, Yemen.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2025Article
- CPR knowledge in future physicians: evidence to strengthen undergraduate medical training.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: Basic life support (BLS) is a critical skill for saving lives during emergencies. This study aims to assess BLS awareness and knowledge among undergraduates at University, examining the impact of gender, faculty, and prior correct cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training on students' confidence and competence. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted from August to December 2023 across six faculties: medicine, nursing, engineering, sciences, commerce, and law. Using convenience sampling, a total of 1165 students participated by completing a self-administered, bilingual questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation tests, t-tests, ANOVA, and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed using SPSS software version 26, with visual representations created using R software. Results: The majority of participants were female (64.8%), with a significant portion (70%) believing that CPR training should be mandatory. Only 29.6% had received CPR training. Females scored higher on BLS knowledge than males (4.9 vs. 4.5, Conclusion: Significant gaps in BLS knowledge and training exist among University undergraduates, with disparities based on gender, faculty, and prior training. The findings underscore the need for mandatory CPR training across all faculties to enhance student preparedness and competence.
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