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Exploring global trends in basic life support (BLS) proficiency: A comprehensive multi-national cross-sectional investigation among medical students and practicing physicians.

Mohammed Hammad Jaber Amin, Rayan Abdalla Elawad Wedatalla, Azza Omer Osman Abdelrahman, Khadiga Mansoor Ali Bakheit, Maab Khalifa Mohamed Ahmed, Onnab Khalid Alhadi Ahmed, Rayan Mohamed Issa Kheerallah, Sittia Basil Hassan Ali, Mohamed Elmusafa Yahya Mohamed Eldouma, Manasik Adam Ahmed Mohamed and 7 more

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Mohammed Hammad Jaber AminFaculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan.ORCID 0000-0002-1366-2375
Rayan Abdalla Elawad WedatallaFaculty of Medicine, Alzaiem Alazhari University, Khartoum, Sudan.ORCID 0009-0005-1156-9272
Azza Omer Osman AbdelrahmanMedical Resident, Sudan Medical Council, Khartoum, Sudan.
Khadiga Mansoor Ali BakheitIntern, Maternity and Children Hospital, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Maab Khalifa Mohamed AhmedMedical Student, Ahfad University for Women, Khartoum, Sudan.
Onnab Khalid Alhadi AhmedMedical Student, Ahfad University for Women, Khartoum, Sudan.
Rayan Mohamed Issa KheerallahFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Sittia Basil Hassan AliMedical Laboratory Science Department, National University of Sudan, Sudan.
Mohamed Elmusafa Yahya Mohamed EldoumaFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.ORCID 0009-0008-0877-6862
Manasik Adam Ahmed MohamedFaculty of Medicine, Nile University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Mohammed Adil Ibrahim NouriFaculty of Medicine, Nile University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Othman Ibrahim Abdullah OsmanFaculty of Medicine, Nile University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Nadreen Babikir Mohammad IbrahimFaculty of Medicine, Nile University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Abd Elrahman Ahmed Bashir MohamedFaculty of Medicine, Nile University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Manahil Tag Uddeen Mohamed Gusm AlseedFaculty of Medicine, Nile University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Faris Mohamed Abd Allah Mohamed AhmedFaculty of Medicine, Nile University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Maha Mujtaba Mahmoud MohamedFaculty of Medicine, Nile University, Khartoum, Sudan.

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Abstract

Basic Life Support (BLS) is integral to emergency medical procedures. Proficiency in BLS is essential for healthcare providers to respond to life-threatening situations effectively. This study aimed to explore the proficiency of BLS practice among medical students and practicing physicians. This cross-sectional study was conducted among medical students and practicing physicians in multiple countries. The data were collected using a questionnaire based on knowledge, attitude, and practice of BLS and barriers to practicing BLS according to the European Resuscitation Council guidelines. In this study, 4478 medical students and physicians participated; most participants were female, 2712 (61%). The respondents were from different ethnic and racial backgrounds. Most respondents, 4102 (92%), know what BLS stands for. More than two-thirds of the participants, 3238 (72%), answered correctly about the compression ventilation ratio. 1666 (37%) participants have never been certified in BLS, and 1384 (31%) claimed they can perform BLS intervention in an emergency. 2844 (64%) strongly agree that access to regular BLS training sessions is a barrier to improving CPR and BLS outcomes. The study reveals adequate knowledge of BLS among medical students and postgraduates. However, BLS practice is poor. A significant number of participants do not acquire adequate practice of BLS. There is an urgent need to encourage medical students and physicians to undergo BLS training.

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Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationClinical CompetenceHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeLife Support CarePhysiciansStudents, MedicalAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleSurveys and QuestionnairesAttitudeBarriersBasic life supportKnowledgeMedical studentsPractice

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PMCPMC13681139

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