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Socioeconomic disparities in basic life support awareness and training among Saudi adults: a cross-sectional study.

Mohammad A Jareebi, Mohammed H Ghasham, Naif M Alshamrani, Turki I Aljezani, Amani A Mutaen, Yara A Mutaen, Faris A Alhazmi, Ryof M Sahli, Ahmed Y Alkadi, Majed A Ryani and 5 more

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Mohammad A JareebiFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed H GhashamFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Naif M AlshamraniFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Turki I AljezaniFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Amani A MutaenFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Yara A MutaenFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Faris A AlhazmiFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Ryof M SahliFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmed Y AlkadiFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Majed A RyaniDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmed A BahriDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmad Y AlqassimDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Nuha H AbutalibDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Mostafa MohragDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulrahman S HamdiFaculty of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.

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Background: Basic life support (BLS) is a critical emergency intervention that significantly enhances survival rates in situations such as cardiac arrest. Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BCPR) enhances the chances of survival up to 24%. This study aimed to assess public awareness, knowledge, and attitudes toward BLS, as well as the factors influencing them in the Jazan region of Saudi Arabia. Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted in the Jazan region during October 2024 and March 2025. A standardized questionnaire was used to evaluate participants' BLS knowledge. Eligible participants included mentally competent Saudi and non-Saudi residents aged 18 years and older. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analyses were performed, with a significance level set at Findings: A total of 1,021 participants were included, with a mean age of 30 ± 11 years; 51% were female. Overall, 72% reported awareness of BLS, and 56% had received prior BLS training. However, only 5% had engaged in hands-on practice. Educational institutions (34%) and social media platforms (20%) were the most frequently cited sources of BLS knowledge. The majority of the participants were aware of cardiac arrest symptoms (80%), but more than half lacked practical knowledge of BLS (>50%). Higher BLS knowledge scores were significantly associated with holding a bachelor's degree (β = 0.68; Conclusion: Socioeconomic factors such as income, education, smoking status, academic background, physical activity and having children showed a significant associated with BLS knowledge, highlighting the need for broader public education and accessible BLS training programs.

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Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSaudi ArabiaSocioeconomic Disparities in HealthSocioeconomic FactorsSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultAutomated external defibrillators (AEDs)Basic life support (BLS)Blood circulationCardiac arrestChest compressionsCPR trainingCross-sectional studyEmergency responseKnowledge assesmentPublic awareness

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