ArticlePloS one2025
Knowledge, attitude, and willingness to perform on-site Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation among individuals trained in public CPR: A cross-sectional survey.
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- Long-Term Effectiveness of a Game-Based Mobile App for Training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillator Use: Nonrandomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2026Article
- Effect of a Community-Based Enhancement Program on Emergency Assistance and Marine Patient Transfer Coordination Competency Among Community Health Volunteers on the Remote Islands of Southern Thailand: Quasi-Experimental Study.Asian/Pacific Island nursing journal · 2026Article
- CPR knowledge in future physicians: evidence to strengthen undergraduate medical training.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe rescue rate by first responders who have received public Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training remains low. While CPR training boosts emergency knowledge and skills among the public, the degree to which this knowledge is retained, along with attitudes and willingness to perform CPR after training, remains elusive. Thus, this study aimed to investigate factors influencing individuals' retention of knowledge, attitude toward CPR, and willingness to perform on-site CPR following training.
methodsThis cross-sectional study targeted 190 participants from various regions of China who had undergone public CPR training. They completed a questionnaire via online survey between January and February 2024, following CPR training courses.
resultsOut of 190 distributed questionnaires, 186 were returned and deemed valid, yielding a response rate of 97.9%. The correct response rate for CPR knowledge was merely 39.2%. The majority of respondents had a positive attitude toward on-site CPR, with 86.0% strongly agreeing that "timely CPR can save many lives." 95.7% were willing to perform CPR on a family member. 84.4% of the respondents believe that legal support is the influential factor that affects whether they provide on-site rescue. Factors such as having personal experience in performing CPR on-site, witnessing a cardiac arrest, frequency of CPR training attended in the past 12 months, and educational level significantly influenced (P < 0.05) the mastery of CPR knowledge. Similarly, these factors, as well as having family members at high risk of cardiogenic sudden death, significantly affected the attitude towards performing CPR on-site (p < 0.05).
conclusionsKnowledge of CPR remains suboptimal.Although most participants displayed a positive attitude towards performing CPR on-site, their willingness was limited and influenced by various factors. Therefore, organizations offering public CPR training are recommended to implement regular refresher courses, scenario-based simulations, and interactive discussions to mitigate apprehensions and enhance the willingness of trainees for intervention.
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