Knowledge and attitude of non-healthcare providers towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia

Almulhim, Nasser; Al-Mulhim, Fahad; Hassan, Hussain Al; Aldamigh, Omar; Hussain, Razan Al; Alkhalifah, Ali; Alarab, Zainab; Nasser, Ali

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“…Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is characterized by effective and timely chest compressions with minimal interruptions to preserve adequate organ perfusion and prevent irreversible damage to the organs (Varney et al, 2022;Almulhim et al, 2022). As CPR is the second link in the survival-chain, it is imperative that this lifesaving first aid method be-taught and practiced worldwide because it improves a victim's survival rate when properly administered by a trained individual before medical assistance arrives (Nomura et al, 2021).…”

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Knowledge and attitude toward cardiopulmonary resuscitation among medical students in Saudi Arabia

Alshammari,

Alnasyan,

Alharbi

et al. 2023

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Background: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is used to sustain blood flow and oxygenation in patients experiencing cardiac arrest. It involves performing several cycles of chest compressions and artificial respiration. This study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes toward CPR among medical students in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire at a single time point. The target sample consisted of medical students in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected and analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences. Results:1,692 people took part in the survey; the majority of them (80.1%) were between the ages of 20 and 25, with 57.8 percent of women and 42.2 percent of males. Only 10.9 percent of individuals reported having a poor knowledge score, whereas the majority of participants (54 percent) reported having a moderate knowledge-score. Most participants (95.3%) had positive-attitudes toward-CPR and only 4.7% had negative attitudes. In total, 67.1% participants had poor practice scores and 32.9% had good practice scores. There was a significant-association between knowledge-scores of participants and age (p=0.001) and academic year (p=0.001). There was also a significant association between attitude scores and marital status (P=0.046) and academic year (p=0.001). Conclusion: The results of our paper showed that medical students had good knowledge and positive attitudes toward CPR but poor practice. In general, our results are better than those of previous studies conducted in Saudi-Arabia. Additionally, they are better than other reported figures worldwide.

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Knowledge and attitude toward cardiopulmonary resuscitation among medical students in Saudi Arabia

Alshammari,

Alnasyan,

Alharbi

et al. 2023

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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

Alsabri,

Alqeeq,

Elshanbary

et al. 2024

BMC Public Health

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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. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12889-024-19575-7.

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Knowledge and attitude of non-healthcare providers towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia

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Knowledge and attitude toward cardiopulmonary resuscitation among medical students in Saudi Arabia

Knowledge and attitude toward cardiopulmonary resuscitation among medical students in Saudi Arabia

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

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