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Alsabri MAH, Alqeeq BF, Elshanbary AA, Soliman Y, Zaazouee MS, Yu R. Knowledge and skill level among non-healthcare providers regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in the Middle East (Arab countries): a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:2081. [PMID: 39090594 PMCID: PMC11295602 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-19575-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/24/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Effective education is considered by the American Heart Association (AHA) as a vital variable in improving outcomes of cardiac arrest. Studies have shown that the level of knowledge and attitude of non-healthcare providers towards resuscitation training varies widely across the globe. While some training methods and barriers to training have been discussed, the literature is still quite vague and unclear regarding resuscitation training, particularly in the Middle East. This study's focus on the efficacy of resuscitation training in this region of the world may help dictate how to better implement education initiatives aimed towards non-healthcare providers in developing countries. METHODOLOGY A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted on studies published from inception until March 2023. Observational studies assessing CPR knowledge and skills among non-healthcare workers in Arab countries were included. Data were extracted from PubMed, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Scopus. Data analysis was performed using Rstudio with a random effects model. RESULTS 50 studies were included in this review and meta-analysis, revealing that 55% of participants had prior knowledge of CPR, while only 28% considered their knowledge sufficient. The majority (76%) supported mandatory CPR training, and 86% were willing to attend training if offered. This study found that prior knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) varied among populations. This meta-analysis also compiled results regarding CPR technique defined by correct compression to ventilation ratio, compression depth, compression rate, location of chest compression, and correct sequence. The overall results from this meta-analysis showed that, of these factors, compression rate and depth were the two factors that were most often administered incorrectly. In all, the results from this study demonstrated that CPR training in Arab countries was favorably viewed overall, with the majority of participants indicating both support for mandatory CPR training and general willingness to attend training if offered the opportunity. CONCLUSION Given the overall positive view and willingness to learn CPR skills, healthcare policy makers should adopt a more comprehensive focus on strategies that enhance the accessibility and opportunity for CPR training for non-healthcare populations in Arab countries. Future training programs should implement strategies to highlight the ideal combination of compression rates and depth to learners to ensure correct and efficacious delivery of CPR with increased focus on the practical portion during refresher courses to promote retention.
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- Mohammed Alsabri Hussein Alsabri
- Emergency Department, Al-Thawra Modern General Hospital, Sana'a, Yemen.
- Pediatric Emergency Department, Department of Pediatrics, St. Christopher's Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
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- Faculty of Medicine, Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
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- Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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Alzelfawi LA, Alhumaidan NI, AlDosari LM, Aldayel GF, Alzoum NM, Alsliham RB, Alawadh AA, AlMazyad DM, Alrizqi AA, Abdelrahman DS, Fayed AA, Goda AM. Readiness of University Students in Riyadh to Participate in Basic Life Support Programs: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e64749. [PMID: 39156297 PMCID: PMC11329184 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.64749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/17/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024] Open
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Introduction Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is one of the greatest causes of death in the world. When basic life support (BLS) techniques are performed rapidly, the odds of survival increase. The aim of this research is to assess the university students' preparation and knowledge level regarding their interest in participating in BLS. Methods A cross-sectional study using an online self-administered questionnaire was conducted between January 20 and March 20, 2022. The questionnaire addressed awareness about BLS, willingness to participate in such courses, perceived barriers and incentives, and course uptake, in addition to the sociodemographic profile of participants. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the factors significantly associated with the willingness to participate in BLS courses and the associations are reported as adjusted odds ratios (AORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Results A total of 1,546 students completed the questionnaire; almost half of them (n=761, 49.2%) were aged 17 to 21 and the majority were females (n=1,132, 73.2%). Only one-third of the population had heard about BLS (n=519, 33.6%), 27.1% (n=419) recognized where to register for BLS training, and 20.3% (n=314) had taken a BLS course. Most participants (n=1,081, 69.9%) demonstrated a low level of awareness. Conversely, a substantial portion (n=1,204, 77.9%) expressed a personal interest in undertaking the course. It was observed that participants who are affiliated with healthcare specialties (AOR = 5.96, 95% CI = 4.66-7.63, p<0.05) exhibited greater knowledge about BLS, while females (OR = 2.49, 95% CI = 1.52-4.08, p<0.05) and those in healthcare specialties (OR = 2.23, 95% CI = 1.29-3.82, p<0.05) displayed a notably higher inclination to enroll in BLS courses compared to their counterparts. Conclusion Despite the limited awareness of BLS among university students, there is a strong willingness to engage in BLS courses. It is crucial to motivate students to partake in these courses and emphasize the availability of accredited centers for their education institutes.
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- Lama A Alzelfawi
- Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Clinical Sciences, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Medicine, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Riyadh, SAU
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Hasnain S, Hussan J, Khan L, Muhammad S, Kamal K, Sawaira, Hayat U, Abbasi A, Akhlaq M, Ahmad A, Ahmad K. Factors affecting knowledge and attitude of healthcare workers towards basic life support in Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan: a cross-sectional analysis. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e073369. [PMID: 37666556 PMCID: PMC10481732 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 08/22/2023] [Indexed: 09/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study was conducted to assess the knowledge and attitude of healthcare workers towards basic life support (BLS) in Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, and to investigate the factors affecting them. DESIGN Cross-sectional study. SETTING This study was carried out in a tertiary care hospital in Peshawar, Pakistan. PARTICIPANTS 201 healthcare professionals were recruited for this study through simple convenience sampling which included house officers (HOs), trained medical officers, postgraduate residents, professors, specialty registrars and nurses. Healthcare professionals who were reluctant to give consent were excluded from the study. RESULTS Among the chosen participants, only 16.4% had good knowledge whereas 63% had a good attitude towards BLS. Knowledge of participants was found to be positively associated with less time elapsed between the training sessions (p=0.041). On the other hand, factors such as age(p=0.004), designation (p=0.05), number of BLS sessions attended (p=0.012) and the time elapsed since the last BLS session attended (p=0.015), were positively associated with the attitude of healthcare professionals. CONCLUSION The level of knowledge and attitude towards BLS by healthcare professionals was suboptimal. Those individuals who had attended BLS training sessions frequently had better knowledge and attitude as compared with their counterparts.
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- Community Medicine, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Student, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Student, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Student, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Student, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Student, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Student, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan
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- Student, Khyber Medical College, Peshawar, Pakistan
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Onabanjo SO, IBU FO, Adeyeye AA, Akodu BA, Adaramola OG, Popoola AO. An evaluation of basic life support training among medical students in Southwest Nigeria: A web-based study. Afr J Emerg Med 2023; 13:114-119. [PMID: 37228447 PMCID: PMC10205432 DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2023.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/20/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023] Open
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Background Basic Life Support (BLS) is considered a lifesaving measure and sound knowledge is expected among health professionals. Studies conducted among medical doctors and students in many developing countries show deficiencies in knowledge and practice of essential BLS skills. This study assessed the awareness, knowledge, perception, practice, accessibility and barriers to BLS training amongst medical students in South-Western Nigeria, exposing skill gaps and training challenges to inform appropriate solutions. Methods This was a cross-sectional descriptive e-survey involving 2nd - 6th year medical students enrolled in 12 regional medical schools. Overall, 553 responses were received over a 3-month period from November 2020 to January 2021 and analyzed using IBM-SPSS 26. Results Of the 553 respondents, 79.2% were aware of BLS however only 160 (29%) respondents had good knowledge of BLS principles. Increasing age, higher level of study, prior BLS training and being enrolled in College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL) were significantly associated with a higher knowledge score (p<0.05). Majority (99.5%) considered BLS training necessary however, only 51.3% had prior training. Increased level of study correlated with prior BLS training (p<0.05) alongside higher BLS uptake by respondents from CMUL (26.7%) and College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (20.9%) compared to respondents from other schools (p<0.05). Only 35.4% had ever done Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Most respondents reported no confidence in performing BLS (67.1%) or in using an Automated External Defibrillator (85.7%). Unavailability of training opportunities in state (35%), town (42%) and cost (27%) were major barriers to BLS training identified. Conclusion Despite a high level of awareness of BLS training, knowledge of BLS principles and its practice is poor among Nigerian medical students, reflecting a need to integrate stand-alone/structured BLS trainings into the medical curriculum to increase participation and accessibility by medical students.
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- Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Consultant Family Physician, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
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Knowledge regarding Basic Life Support among Health Care Workers of the Hospital of Nepal. JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING 2023; 2023:9936114. [PMID: 36644299 PMCID: PMC9836805 DOI: 10.1155/2023/9936114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Basic life support refers to a sequence of care provided to patients who are experiencing respiratory arrest, cardiac arrest, or airway obstruction. It is a specific level of prehospital medical care provided by the trained responders, including emergency medical technicians, in the absence of advanced medical care to maintain the patient's life. BLS course trains participants to promptly recognize several life-threatening emergencies, give high-quality chest compressions, deliver appropriate ventilations, and provide early use of an AED. According to American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines, every missed minute in applying defibrillation in a cardiac arrest decreases the survival rate by 70%-10%. According to European Resuscitation Council (ERC), early resuscitation and prompt defibrillation (within 1-2 minutes) can result in >60% survival. A quantitative, descriptive study design is used in this study. A purposive sampling technique was used, and the sample size was 95. A self-structuredclose-ended questionnaire was used to assess the level of knowledge of the participants. The finding revealed that among 95 participants, only 12% had adequate, 55% had moderate, and 32% had inadequate knowledge about Basic Life Support. The study showed that knowledge among healthcare workers about basic life support is insufficient for the majority of participants. There is a significant association between dependent and independent variables.
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Tadesse M, Assen Seid S, Getachew H, Ali SA. Knowledge, attitude, and practice towards basic life support among graduating class health science and medical students at Dilla University; a cross sectional study. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2022; 82:104588. [PMID: 36268360 PMCID: PMC9577529 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.104588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction Basic Life Support is a level of medical care Applied to victims of life-threatening illnesses and injuries before professional help is provided. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice toward Basic Life support in Graduating class of health science and medical students at Dilla university referral hospital. Method ology: A cross-sectional study was conducted on graduating class students of Dilla University, college of medicine and health science from September 10/2021 to December 13/2021. A total of 167 participants were selected by a systematic random sampling technique. A bi-variable and multi-variable logistic regression analysis were carried out. Result Among the study participants, 95 (56.9%) and 86(51.5%) have good knowledge and good practice towards basic life support respectively. Being trained for basic life support and advanced life support, exposure with the person in need of basic life support were found more knowledgeable with odd ratio of [AOR = 13.8, 95% CI (6.3–30.1)], [AOR = 27.7, 95% CI (6.4–119)] and [AOR = 15.7, 95% CI (6.6–37.5)]. Learning anesthesia increases knowledge about basic life support nearly two times [AOR = 1.8, 95% CI (o.4–9.5)] when compared to medicine. Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that nearly half of health science students in our hospital lack adequate knowledge and skills in BLS. Training on basic life support and advanced life support, learning in anesthesia and medicine departments, and exposure to the person in need of basic life support were significantly associated with high knowledge. To increase knowledge of BLS standardized Training and assessments are recommended. Basic Life Support refers to a medical care Applied to victims of life-threatening emergency. Students enrolled in different departments may have different level of knowledge and skill about basic life support. Basic training is associated with good knowledge and skill on basic life support. Basic life support should be part of medicine and health sciences program curriculum.
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Shaik Alavudeen S, Basharat V, Khaled Bahamdan A, Easwaran V, Khaled Bahamdan G, Akhtar MS, Alshahrani S, Alqahtani A, Venkatesan K. Knowledge, attitude and preparedness of healthcare students toward basic life support at King Khalid University, Abha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Clin Exp Hypertens 2022; 44:634-640. [PMID: 35922057 DOI: 10.1080/10641963.2022.2103145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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BACKGROUND Worldwide, millions of people die of sudden cardiac arrest every year. A well-timed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) increases the possibility of survival by two- to fourfolds. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and preparedness of health care students toward basic life support (BLS) at King Khalid University. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among the health care students of King Khalid University from August to October 2020. Data were collected using a pretested, semi-structured questionnaire and the data were analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. RESULRS The total number of participants was 346. Overall, the participant's knowledge regarding the BLS was inadequate. Majority of the participants were not aware of the acronyms used in BLS. The level of education has a significant impact on the knowledge, whereas gender has no significant impact on the knowledge. The answers to the attitude and the preparedness items were also not satisfying. Lack of knowledge is one of the common reasons for not performing BLS. Periodical training program and refresher courses were the most recommended methods to increase the knowledge toward the BLS. CONCLUSION It is evident from the current study that there is a lack of knowledge and preparedness toward BLS among most health care students. It is recommended to incorporate more BLS training and refresher courses in the health care college curricula.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Periodontics and Community Dental Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, College of Pharmacy, King Khalid University, Abha, KSA
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Nigatu M, Debebe F, Tuli W. Assessment of Knowledge, Practice, and Associated Factors Towards Airway and Breathing Management Among Nurses Working in the Emergency Departments of Selected Public Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study. OPEN ACCESS EMERGENCY MEDICINE 2022; 14:235-247. [PMID: 35656330 PMCID: PMC9153999 DOI: 10.2147/oaem.s366218] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background As airway issues or respiratory failures are the leading causes of death in the first hours after an injury, nurses’ understanding and practice of fundamental airway and breathing therapies remain “cornerstones” of competent emergency care. As a result, the goal of this study was to evaluate nurses’ airway and breathing management knowledge, practice, and associated factors in the emergency departments of selected governmental hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods During the study period of April 12 to April 30, 2021, a cross-sectional survey was conducted with a thorough enumeration of all respondents using the census method. The data were collected from the respondents using a self-administered and structured questionnaire. Data quality was ensured by pre-testing the tools and giving data collectors training. The data were analyzed using the SPSS version 25 program. The researchers used mean, frequency, bivariable, and multiple logistic regression analyses. Only P-values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results A total of 102 people took part in this study, with a 96.2% response rate. Females made up slightly more than half of the respondents 52.9%, and their ages ranged from 24 to 48 years old, with a mean age of 29.50 (SD ± 4.96). Only 45.1% of those polled were well versed in the emergency airway and breathing management. About 90.2% of the respondents had a BSc degree. At p< 0.05, having previously received airway and breathing management training was statistically correlated with knowledge. Conclusion Although many of the practice problems were correctly answered, the respondents in this study had insufficient knowledge of airway and breathing management. As a result, it is critical to give nursing training because it is strongly linked to the knowledge and practice of nurses.
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- Mulachew Nigatu
- Department of Emergency, All Africa Leprosy, Tuberculosis, Rehabilitation, and Training Center Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Correspondence: Wagari Tuli, Email
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Alghamdi YA, Alghamdi TA, Alghamdi FS, Alghamdi AH. Awareness and attitude about basic life support among medical school students in Jeddah University, 2019: A cross-sectional study. J Family Med Prim Care 2021; 10:2684-2691. [PMID: 34568155 PMCID: PMC8415673 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_2557_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2020] [Revised: 02/17/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objectives: To measure the level of knowledge and awareness towards basic life support (BLS) among students in preclinical years at Jeddah University (JU), and to determine their willingness to participate in BLS training in the near future. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among first-, second-, and third-year medical students of JU. A 27-item questionnaire measured the level of awareness and knowledge about BLS, including: 1) basic Information (seven items); 2) rescue reflex (eight items); and 3) CPR technique and process (12 items). Demographic and academic data, experience and exposure to BLS, and attitude regarding BLS (six items) were analysed as factors of adequate knowledge. Results: One hundred and four male students participated and 65 (62.5%) of them were in the second academic year. The correct answers varied from 10.6% to 67.3%, with eight items having <30% correct answers; and seven items showed >50% correct answers. Mean (SD) and median (P75) overall knowledge scores were 37.86 (13.92) and 37.04 (44.44) out of 100, respectively. Twenty-four (23.11%) participants attended a training course in BLS and 13 (12.5%) have ever performed BLS, either voluntarily or not voluntarily, and 18 (17.3%) felt that their current knowledge was sufficient. Knowledge level showed no statistically significant association with any of the investigated factors. Conclusion: There is an urgent need to integrate BLS courses to medical students to enrich their knowledge and improve resuscitation skills and ensure implementation of correct resuscitation techniques.
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- Joint Program of Community Medicine and Preventive Medicine, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Mehreen S, Mathur A, Jat J, Pathak A. Effectiveness of an Educational School-Based Intervention on Knowledge of Unintentional Injury Prevention and First Aid Among Students in Ujjain, India. Indian Pediatr 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s13312-021-2235-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Khashaba A, Alharbi M, Alghunaim M, Alsemari L, Almohaimeed W. Knowledge and awareness of basic life support among nonhealth-care providers in Riyadh. SAUDI JOURNAL OF ORAL SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/sjos.sjoralsci_61_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Schiefer JL, Schuller H, Fuchs PC, Bagheri M, Grigutsch D, Klein M, Schulz A. Basic life support knowledge in Germany and the influences of demographic factors. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0237751. [PMID: 32817673 PMCID: PMC7446818 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In the developed world, cardiovascular diseases still contribute to mortality and morbidity, leading to significantly increased deaths in recent years. Thus, it is necessary for a layperson to provide the best possible basic life support (BLS) until professional help is available. Since information on current BLS knowledge in Germany is not available, but necessary to be able to make targeted improvements in BLS education, we conducted this study. METHODS A cohort survey using convenience sampling (non-probability) method was conducted with questions found in emergency medicine education. People coming to the emergency room of two big university hospitals located in the South (Munich) and western part (Cologne) of Germany were asked to participate in the survey between 2016 and 2017. Primary outcome measures were the proportion of correct answers for each emergency scenario in relationship to age, region, profession and first-aid training. RESULTS Altogether 1003 people (504 from Cologne; 499 from Munich) took part in the questionnaire. 54.7% were female and 45.3% were male aging from 19 to 52 with a mean of 37.2 years. Although over 90% had taken part in first aid training, many people were lacking first aid knowledge, with less than 10% choosing the correct frequency for chest compression. Hereby demographic factors had a significant influence (p<0.05) in the given answers (Friedmann-and-Wilcoxon Test). CONCLUSION Overall, results of our survey indicate a clear lack of BLS knowledge. With this information, targeted measures for improving BLS knowledge should be conducted. Additionally, further studies on the feasibility and efficiency of teaching methods are needed.
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- Jennifer Lynn Schiefer
- Clinic of Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Burn Surgery, Hospital Cologne Merheim, University of Witten-Herdecke, Witten, Germany
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- Clinic of Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Burn Surgery, Hospital Cologne Merheim, University of Witten-Herdecke, Witten, Germany
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- Clinic of Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Burn Surgery, Hospital Cologne Merheim, University of Witten-Herdecke, Witten, Germany
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- Clinic of Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Burn Surgery, Hospital Cologne Merheim, University of Witten-Herdecke, Witten, Germany
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- Clinic of Anesthesiology at the University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Emergency Department and Department of Neurology Hospital of the Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Clinic of Plastic, Reconstructive, Hand and Burn Surgery, Hospital Cologne Merheim, University of Witten-Herdecke, Witten, Germany
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Awadalla NJ, Al Humayed RS, Mahfouz AA. Experience of Basic Life Support among King Khalid University Health Profession Students, Southwestern Saudi Arabia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E4822. [PMID: 32635499 PMCID: PMC7370157 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17134822] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Revised: 07/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Satisfactory experience about basic life support (BLS) is crucial to ensure rapid and efficient delivery of essential life-saving care during emergency situations. OBJECTIVES To assess BLS experience among health profession students at King Khalid University (KKU), Southwestern Saudi Arabia. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted on a representative sample of male and female health profession students, during the academic year 2019-2020. A self-reported questionnaire was utilized to collect data about BLS experiences, which included receiving BLS training, reasons for not having BLS training, suggestions to improve BLS training, encountering a situation that required the use of BLS, practicing BLS when needed and reasons for not practicing BLS when needed. RESULTS Out of 1261 health profession students, 590 received formal BLS training with a prevalence rate of 46.8% (95% CI: 44.0-49.6), and 46.0% of them trained at the university. Important obstacles for non-attendance included busy academic schedule (54.7%) and high cost of the training course (18%). Overall, 84.1% supported integration of BLS training into their college curricula. Almost 26% encountered a situation that required BLS; however, only 32.4% responded. Through multivariate regression, the significant determinant of response was having formal BLS training (aOR = 4.24, 95% CI: 2.38-7.54). The frequent reasons for non-response were lack of adequate BLS knowledge (35.0%), nervousness (22.8%), and that the victim was of opposite sex (9.0%). CONCLUSION It is recommended that more emphasis should be given to BLS training among undergraduates of health profession colleges in Southwestern Saudi Arabia. It is recommended that BLS training be integrated into health profession college curricula. Including BLS training as a graduation requirement for health profession students might motivate students to attain BLS training courses.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nabil J. Awadalla
- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia; (N.J.A.); (R.S.A.H.)
- Department of Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35516, Egypt
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia; (N.J.A.); (R.S.A.H.)
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61421, Saudi Arabia; (N.J.A.); (R.S.A.H.)
- Department of Epidemiology, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria 21511, Egypt
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Brandão MGSA, Oliveira Fontenele NÂ, Moreira Ximenes MA, De Sousa Lima MM, Galindo Neto NM, Moura de Araújo T, Moreira Barros L. Autoconfianza, conocimiento y habilidades de los practicantes de enfermería con respecto a la reanimación cardiopulmonar. REVISTA CUIDARTE 2020. [DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.982] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introducción: El paro cardiorrespiratorio es una condición de salud crítica, cuya tasa de supervivencia está asociada a la velocidad con la que se realiza la reanimación cardiopulmonar. Objetivo: Evaluar la autoconfianza, el conocimiento y las habilidades de reanimación cardiopulmonar de los practicantes de enfermería. Materiales y métodos: Se trata de un estudio descriptivo de enfoque cuantitativo que fue realizado de abril a julio de 2018 en una universidad pública del noreste de Brasil con 80 practicantes de enfermería. Se realizó un examen de conocimiento, escala de autoconfianza en situaciones de emergencia y evaluación práctica de las habilidades con el uso de un maniquí. Se utilizaron las pruebas de Kruskal-Wallis y Chi-cuadrado de Pearson. Resultados: Los practicantes mostraron tener poca confianza en sí mismos ante una emergencia. Las preguntas teóricas sobre la ubicación para verificar el pulso y la posición de la víctima fueron las que más acertaron los practicantes. Los principales vacíos de conocimiento estaban relacionados con el inicio de las compresiones (p = 0.245) y el número de compresiones/respiraciones (p = 0.034). En términos de habilidades, los vacíos estaban relacionados con la posición de las manos y brazos del rescatador (p = 0.058), el movimiento del tronco (p = 0.062) y la profundidad correcta de las compresiones (p = 0.086). Discusión: Es necesario impartir capacitación periódica y formación continua para una atención rápida, segura y efectiva de parte de los futuros enfermeros. Conclusión: Se evidenciaron insuficiencias en los conocimientos y aptitudes, lo que pone de relieve la importancia de las nuevas metodologías para intensificar y garantizar la efectividad del proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje.
Como citar este articulo: Brandão, Maria Girlane Sousa Albuquerque; Fontenele, Natália Ângela Oliveira; Ximenes, Maria Aline Moreira; Lima, Magda Milleyde de Sousa; Neto, Nelson Miguel Galindo; Araújo, Thiago Moura; Barros, Lívia Moreira. Autoconfiança, conhecimento e habilidade acerca da ressuscitação cardiopulmonar de internos de enfermagem. Revista Cuidarte. 2020; 11(2): e982. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.982
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Carbogim FDC, Luiz FS, Oliveira LBD, Braz PR, Santos KBD, Püschel VADA. EFFECTIVENESS OF A TEACHING MODEL IN A FIRST AID COURSE: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL. TEXTO & CONTEXTO ENFERMAGEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2018-0362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of the Active Teaching Model for Critical Thinking in a first aid course for undergraduate nursing students. Method: a clinical, randomized, single blind and parallel trial, conducted at the Federal University of Viçosa (Brazil) in November 2016 with 102 undergraduate nursing students divided into experimental group and control group. In the experimental group, the Problem Based Learning methodology associated with the Active Teaching Model for Critical Thinking was used and, in the control group, only the Problem Based Learning methodology was employed to assess the difference in the average knowledge level of the groups, a test with 25 questions was applied before and after the educational intervention. To identify the effect of the measurement factors on the tests, the analysis of variance was used. Result: a significant interaction effect was observed (F1.100=11.138; p=0.001), indicating that the experimental group showed an improvement in the mean value of the grades between the pre- and post-test, with a high magnitude (d=1.10) Conclusion: the teaching model was effective, being demonstrated by the performance of the experimental group, which presented significantly higher results in terms of knowledge. Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials, number U1111-1176-5343.
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