College students’ knowledge and attitudes toward bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A cross-sectional survey

Background: Similar to many Asian cities, there is no statutory provision for the determination of the duty borne by bystander first aiders when assisting victims in Hong Kong. Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore the views of a Good Samaritan Law by first-aid learners in Hong Kong. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among first-aid course participants from the two largest training providers in Hong Kong using a self-administered questionnaire. Results: In total, 1223 questionnaires were completed and returned. Only 12.1% (147/1211) of participants have ever heard of Good Samaritan Law. After a short description of Good Samaritan Law was provided, 71.4% (848/1188) agreed or strongly agreed on a Likert-type scale that a Good Samaritan Law is necessary; 95.2% (1148/1223) support the enactment of a Good Samaritan Law in Hong Kong. Conclusion: The majority of first-aid learners in Hong Kong supported the enactment of Good Samaritan Law. Overcoming the fear of litigation and improving bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation rate is a priority for improving survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest in Hong Kong.

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Awareness, knowledge and attitudes towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation among people with and without heart disease relatives in South China: a cross-sectional survey

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-041245 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (12) ◽

pp. e041245

Author(s):

Yun Teng ◽

Yunxuan Li ◽

Liya Xu ◽

Fanyu Chen ◽

Hailiu Chen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Heart Disease ◽

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽

South China ◽

Training Experience ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Cpr Training ◽

And Training

ObjectivesTo assess the awareness, knowledge and attitudes towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among relatives of people with and without heart disease and their influence in South China.DesignThis is a cross-sectional survey. Logistic regression was used to evaluate the demographic factors associated with CPR training, learning and knowledge.SettingThe study was conducted in two hospitals, the largest cardiovascular institute and the largest eye care centre in South China.ParticipantsHealthy individuals who accompanied their relatives with heart disease to the outpatient department of cardiovascular disease and systemically healthy patients who came for regular ophthalmic examination and had no relatives with heart disease were consecutively recruited for the study. A total of 1644 respondents with heart disease relatives and 813 respondents without heart disease relatives completed the survey.ResultsThirty three per cent of respondents never heard of CPR and only 11% had received CPR training. Factors associated with a higher rate of CPR training were higher level of education and income (p<0.001). Most respondents stated that CPR training was necessary and would like to learn CPR. However, only one-third considered it beneficial to perform CPR as a layperson. In addition, healthcare respondents (p<0.001), younger (p<0.05) and more educated respondents (p<0.001) earned higher scores on the knowledge of CPR skills. Only 5.3% had perfect scores on a CPR skills test. Notably, respondents with relatives suffering from heart disease had significantly less training experience and CPR knowledge than those without (p<0.001).ConclusionsAlthough the attitudes towards learning CPR are very positive, there was a lack of knowledge on this topic among the general public. This study demonstrates an urgent need to boost awareness and training in CPR in South China, especially among people whose relatives have heart disease.

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Are Men Being Left Behind (Or Catching Up)? Differences in HPV Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitudes Between Diverse College Men and Women

American Journal of Men s Health ◽

10.1177/1557988319883776 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 13 (6) ◽

pp. 155798831988377 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Sharice M. Preston ◽

William W. Darrow

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Hpv Vaccine ◽

Hpv Vaccination ◽

South Florida ◽

Vaccine Uptake ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Men And Women ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Hpv Awareness

The aim of this cross-sectional survey was to assess awareness, knowledge, and attitudes in regard to human papillomavirus (HPV) and vaccination against HPV among college students. From 2015 to 2017, 386 diverse undergraduates were recruited from a south Florida university. A survey, part of which was researcher developed, of HPV awareness, knowledge, and attitudes was conducted. The majority (84%) of participants had heard of HPV, and 70% had favorable attitudes toward vaccination. Only 28% of men and 55% of women had received ≥1 dose vaccine ( p = .01), and 4% of all participants reported that they had received 3 doses. Those with ≥1 dose ( n = 123, 40.1%) were more knowledgeable about HPV ( p = .01). High knowledge scores were recorded for 30% of respondents and were strongly associated with HPV vaccine initiation among both men and women ( p < .001) and perceived knowledge among women only ( p < .001). Negative attitudes toward HPV vaccine acceptance were associated with low knowledge scores ( p = .01) and undervaccination ( p < .001). Vaccinated women ( n = 95) were over seven times more likely than were unvaccinated women ( n = 115) to report positive vaccine attitudes (relative risk = 7.1). HPV vaccination status was not associated with vaccine attitudes among men. HPV knowledge and vaccine uptake remain problematic among college students, and deficits in both are associated with negative HPV vaccine attitudes. Although the knowledge gap is narrowing, HPV vaccination efforts should target young men, as HPV-related cancer morbidity continues to rise in men.

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HIV/AIDS-Related Knowledge and Attitudes Among Chinese College Students and Associated Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study

Frontiers in Public Health ◽

10.3389/fpubh.2021.804626 ◽

2022 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

Author(s):

Ling Zhang ◽

Hang Yu ◽

Hong Luo ◽

Wenlong Rong ◽

Xianxin Meng ◽

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Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Negative Attitude ◽

Hiv Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Online Questionnaire ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

The Government ◽

Hiv Aids

In recent years, adolescent has become one of the high-risk groups for HIV. Meanwhile, good HIV awareness and positive attitude are essential for HIV prevention. This study aims to evaluate the extent to which college students understand HIV and their attitudes toward HIV-infected patients, as well as the correlative factors. The data used in this study came from a cross-sectional survey. An anonymous online questionnaire was used to investigate the demographic characteristics, HIV/AIDS-related knowledge, and attitudes toward HIV-infected patients of 17,678 students from a university in Henan. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square test and logistic regression were used to analyze differences and connections between variables in SPSS version 25.0. Participants' HIV/AIDS-related knowledge awareness rate was 80.8%. Levels of students' HIV/AIDS-related knowledge correlated with their gender, nationality, marital status, and their grade (p < 0.01). Female students [OR = 0.757, 95% CI (0.699–0.820)] and minority students (OR = 0.717, 95% CI (0.619–0.832)] had insufficient HIV health education knowledge. Meanwhile, male students (OR = 0.845, 95% CI (0.773–0.924)], and students with good HIV knowledge (OR unaware-ness/awareness = 2.385, 95% CI (2.111–2.694)] were more likely to hold a positive attitude toward HIV-infected patients. The relevant education departments should strengthen and promote the education of AIDS transmission and prevention. Many college students still hold negative attitude toward HIV-infected patients. The government should further make efforts to eliminate social discrimination in HIV-infected patients and lead people to approach HIV-infected patients fairly.

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KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF REHAB SCIENCES STUDENTS TOWARDS BYSTANDER CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION

Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation ◽

10.36283/pjr.zu.10.1/006 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 27-32

Author(s):

Sana Mohammad Yousuf

Keyword(s):

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽

Traffic Accidents ◽

Positive Attitude ◽

Road Traffic ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Medical Personnel ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

BACKGROUND AND AIMS Pakistan has one of the most elevated death rates from road traffic accidents with an estimated 146,000 people died and 2.8 million injured per year. In number of emergency conditions, CPR is a significant life-sparing methodology in response to sudden heart failure accompanied by resuscitation, and fast defibrillation. Therefore, this study aims to explore the knowledge and attitude of rehab sciences students towards bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation. METHODOLOGY A cross-sectional survey conducted on 136 physiotherapy students recruited via convenience sampling technique. A self-administered questionnaire including questions regarding knowledge and attitude towards bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation were distributed via email or Google Docs to record participants’ responses. RESULTS A total number of 136 responses received from distributed questionnaires from participants with mean age of 22.34±3.92 with 109 (79.2%) females and 27 (19.9%) males. It was revealed that (83.1%) majority of students have understating regarding CPR whereas (62.7%) has taken the course due to mandatory work or graduation requirement (58.2%) while the main source of attained knowledge was teaching by medical personnel in school/university. Moreover, (84.3%) students had a positive attitude to learn and perform CPR training. CONCLUSION It was concluded that that majority of students have understanding regarding CPR and had a positive attitude to learn and perform the technique. However, the knowledge was found to be average therefore an accreditation program is recommended for an undergraduate curriculum. Moreover, further studies are recommended to be conduct in future to evaluate the knowledge gaps in medical education. Cardiopulmonary, Resuscitation, Heart, CPR, Health, Physiotherapy, Defibrillator

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training in secondary education: A prospective cross-sectional survey of 110 Hong Kong secondary schools

Hong Kong Journal of Emergency Medicine ◽

10.1177/1024907920971159 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 102490792097115

Author(s):

Vivian Wan Cheong Yim ◽

Crystal Ming-Lai Ip ◽

Axel Yuet Chung Siu ◽

Ling Yan Leung ◽

Kevin Kei Ching Hung ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hong Kong ◽

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽

Secondary School ◽

Secondary Schools ◽

School Principals ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Resuscitation Training ◽

The Future ◽

Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

Background: Hong Kong rates of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation are very low by international standards. Several Hong Kong secondary schools have begun incorporating cardiopulmonary resuscitation training into their curriculums for teachers and students. Objective: This study aimed to explore secondary school cardiopulmonary resuscitation programs and better understand school principals’ attitudes toward cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was sent to all Hong Kong secondary school principals (public and private, except for special education schools) between December 2017 and March 2018. A self-administered questionnaire of 20 items focusing on school characteristics, details of any in-school cardiopulmonary resuscitation materials or training, attitudes toward teaching cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and any barriers or ways to promote school cardiopulmonary resuscitation training was given to all school principals in the territory. This study was approved by the Survey and Behavioural Research Ethics committee of the Chinese University of Hong Kong on September 13, 2017. Results: Out of the 506 schools contacted, 110 completed surveys were returned (21.7%). Cardiopulmonary resuscitation training was offered in 33.6% (37/110), while 92.7% (102/110) had an automatic external defibrillator. A majority (69.1% (76/110)) agreed or strongly agreed that cardiopulmonary resuscitation training should be compulsory for secondary school students. In schools where cardiopulmonary resuscitation was taught, most cardiopulmonary resuscitation students were aged 15–17 years, and most courses ran for < 5 h. Increased funding could encourage more schools to offer cardiopulmonary resuscitation training to students in the future. Conclusion: One-third (33.6%) of Hong Kong secondary schools offer cardiopulmonary resuscitation training. Increased funding may support school-based cardiopulmonary resuscitation instruction and improve rates of bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the future.

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Knowledge and awareness about MERS-CoV among the dental students in Chennai

International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences ◽

10.26452/ijrps.v11ispl1.3091 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽

pp. 847-851

Author(s):

Nithyanandham Masilamani ◽

Dhanraj Ganapathy

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Large Scale ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Positive Impact ◽

Educational Programs ◽

Dental Students ◽

Professional Organizations ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Mode Of Transmission

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) induced by new ß coronavirus MERS-(CoV) had first been described in Saudi Arabia in September 2012. MERS-CoV communication inside the population is often identified with clustered households and cramped communal spaces. The purpose of the study is to assess the knowledge and awareness of MERS-CoV among dental students in India. This was a questionnaire-based cross-sectional survey of 100 dental college students in Chennai. The self-designed questionnaires contained ten questions focused on the knowledge and awareness of MERS-CoV amongst dental college students. Questionnaires were circulated through an online website survey planet. After the responses were received from 100 participants, data were collected and analyzed, .87% are aware of MERS-CoV through media 13% from professional channels. 84%are aware of the clinical manifestation of MERS-CoV. 81%Are aware of the mode of transmission of MERS-CoV. 76%are aware of the preventive measures against MERS -CoV.68%. Are aware of the incubation period of MERS-CoV. 74%aware of PCR as a diagnostic test for MERS-CoV. This study concluded that dental students had strong awareness and knowledge of MERS. Also, there are a few differences in information and behaviours that require change. Large-scale health educational programs on MERS also should be facilitated by professional organizations to expand their reach and to strengthen knowledge to have a positive impact on their behaviour.

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Knowledge, Attitudes and associated factors to Use District Health Information System (DHIS2 data) for decision making among health professionals in a Resource limited settings: Cross-sectional Survey (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.25712 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Shuma Gosha Kanfe ◽

Nebyu Demeke Mengiste ◽

Mohammedjud Hassen Ahmed ◽

Gebiso Roba Debele ◽

Berhanu Fikadie Endehabtu

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Associated Factors ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

District Health ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Determinant Factors ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Health Need

BACKGROUND Evidence based practice is a key to increase effectiveness and efficiency of quality health services. To achieve this, utilization of health facility data (DHIS2 data) is required which is determined by knowledge and attitudes of health professionals. Thus, this study aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes of health professionals to use DHIS2 data for decision making. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and its associated factors among health professionals to use DHIS2 data for decision making at South west of Ethiopia 2020 METHODS Cross sectional quantitative study methods was conducted to assess Knowledge and Attitudes of health professionals to use DHIS2 data. A total of 264 participants were approached. SPSS version 22 software was used for data entry and analysis. Descriptive and analytical statistics including Bivariable and Multivariable analyses was done RESULTS Overall 130(49.2%) of the respondents had good knowledge to use DHIS2 data (95% CI: [43, 55.3]), whereas over 149 (56.4%) of the respondents had favorable attitudes towards the use of DHIS2 data for decision making purpose (95% CI: [53.2, 59.8]). Skills [AOR=2.20,95% CI:(1.16, 4.19)], Age [AOR= 1.92, 95% CI: (1.03, 3.59)] ,Resources[AOR=2.56, 95% CI:(1.35,4.86)], Staffing[AOR= 2.85, 95% CI : (1.49, 5.48)] and Experiences[AOR= 4.66, 95% CI: (1.94, 5.78)] were variables associated with knowledge to use DHIS2 data whereas Training [AOR= 5.59, 95% CI: (2.48, 5.42)], Feedback [AOR= 4.08, 95% CI: (1.87, 8.91)], Motivation [AOR=2.87, 95% CI: (1.36, 6.06)] and Health need [AOR=2.32, 95% CI: (1.10-4.92)] were variables associated with attitudes of health professionals to use DHIS2 data CONCLUSIONS In general, about half of the study participants had good knowledge of DHIS2 data utilization whereas more than half of respondents had favorable attitudes. Skills, resources, ages, staffing and experiences were the most determinant factors for the knowledge to use DHIS2 data whereas health need, motivation, feedback and training were determinant factors for attitudes to use DHIS2 data

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Knowledge, training and willingness to perform bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation among university students in Chongqing, China: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2020-046694 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (6) ◽

pp. e046694

Author(s):

Jiani Mao ◽

Feng Chen ◽

Dianguo Xing ◽

Huixian Zhou ◽

Ling Jia ◽

...

Keyword(s):

College Students ◽

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Average Score ◽

Willingness To Participate ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Bystander Cpr ◽

Secondary Outcomes ◽

Cpr Training

ObjectiveTo evaluate knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among Chinese college students and their attitude towards participating in CPR training and willingness to perform bystander CPR.DesignA cross-sectional study.ParticipantsA total of 1128 college students were selected through a multistage stratified random sampling method from 12 universities in Chongqing, China.Primary and secondary outcomesPrimary outcomes included CPR knowledge and willingness to participate in training and perform bystander CPR; secondary outcomes included CPR training experience and obstacles to training and performing CPR.ResultsThe average score on CPR knowledge was 2.078 (±1.342). Only 45.5% of the respondents were willing to participate in CPR training. Women, respondents who were postgraduate or above, with liberal arts as major and with high CPR knowledge level were more willing to participate in CPR training. A total of 47.2% of the respondents were willing to provide simple assistance, such as checking the consciousness and breathing of the patient and dialling 120 (medical emergency call). Only 34.1% indicated their willingness to perform bystander CPR on strangers. Perceived behavioural control, behavioural attitudes and subjective norms are positive predictors of willingness to provide bystander CPR.ConclusionsCPR knowledge and training rate were low among Chongqing college students. Willingness to participate in training and perform bystander CPR was also low. Improving legislation, strengthening training programmes, incorporating CPR training into the school curriculum and reshaping the social and public culture of offering timely help to those in need are recommended strategies to improve bystander CPR performance.

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Satisfaction of Postoperative Patients on Pain Management Program its Relationship to the Knowledge and Attitudes of Chinese Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Tobacco Regulatory Science ◽

10.18001/trs.7.6.134 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (6) ◽

pp. 6609-6626

Author(s):

Shuyuan Li

Keyword(s):

Pain Management ◽

Optimal Level ◽

Management Program ◽

Chinese Patients ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Pain Management Program ◽

Before And After ◽

Knowledge And Attitude

This study is a cross-sectional survey of the satisfaction of postoperative patients its relationship to the knowledge and attitudes of Chinese nurses on pain management. Data were sourced out from two groups of respondents participated in the study, 75 post-operative patients and 97 in-service nurses from the health institutions China. The study was conducted for five-months. Ethics protocols were observed before and after the conduct of the study. Findings showed that post-operative pain management program among the participating medical institutions in China were assessed to have moderate level of satiation by the patients. All the components namely pain relief experience, care provided by the nurses, education provided as to pain management, and therapeutic dialogue provided by the nurses were all assessed by postoperative Chinese patients at a fair level. Meanwhile, gender and education of post-operative patients can be considered as factors in the planning and implementation of pain management program. Consequently, similar to studies conducted worldwide, Chinese nurses do not establish yet an optimal level of knowledge and attitude towards pain management. Meanwhile age, experience, education are factors on the knowledge and attitude on pain management among nurses. Finally, positive moderate relationship is established between patient satisfaction and knowledge and attitudes of nursing staff towards pain management. The findings of these study call for action and reform in the implementation of pain management program focusing on the major role and development of 21st century nurses. Practical implications of the study are discussed.

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