Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitude of Saudi Students towards Basic Life Support: A Cross-Sectional Study

Author(s):  
Arun Priya Srinivasan ◽  
Metab Abduldayem Albalawe ◽  
Rakhi Issrani ◽  
Santosh Rayagouda Patil ◽  
Namdeo Prabhu ◽  
...  
Author(s):  
Ebraheem Albazee ◽  
Mohammad Alnifise ◽  
Lina Almahmoud ◽  
Ahmed Alsaeedi ◽  
Mohammed Al-balawi ◽  
...  

Objective: Performing basic life support (BLS) in patients with cardiopulmonary arrest decreases mortality and morbidity. In addition, BLS knowledge is a prerequisite for medical graduation. The present study was conducted to determine the awareness level of undergraduate medical students in Jordan regarding BLS and background knowledge. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between 17 April 2021 and 12 May 2021. A validated questionnaire was used as an online Google form and was posted in all medical student groups and Jordanian universities through various social medias. We categorized level of awareness into two groups: adequate awareness for those who got 60% or more, and inadequate awareness for those who got less than 60% in BLS test. Chi-square test was used to compare different variables. Results: A total of 886 students with a mean age of 21.5 (± 2.2) years completed the survey, including 552 females (62.3%). Among participated students, only 281 (31.7%) had adequate awareness, whereas 605 (68.3%) had inadequate awareness, with a mean score of 10 (± 3.8) out of 20. Surprisingly, there was no statistically significant correlation (P=0.210) between grade point average (GPA) and awareness level among participated students. On the contrary, we detected statistically significant relationships (P<0.001) between various variables and awareness level. Conclusion: Overall, we found that awareness of BLS among medical students in Jordan is not adequate. We can improve the awareness of medical students in this regard through obligating them to educate the general population, especially school students, as a volunteer campaign.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Nour Shashaa ◽  
Mohamad Shadi Alkarrash ◽  
Mohammad Nour Kitaz ◽  
Roaa Rhayim ◽  
Mohammed Ismail ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Sudden cardiac arrest considers one of the most leading cause for death in all over the world. It is important for all medical students to train basic life support. This study evaluated the awareness of basic life support among medical students. Methods An electronic questionnaire based cross sectional study was conducted in November 2020 among 2114 medical student in Syria, Iraq and Jordan. We evaluated BLS skills according to mean score. A chi-squared test was used to determine if there were differences between those who attended a basic life support course and those who did not. Results 1656 of the participants (78.3%) stated that they did not attend a basic life support course. There was a significant difference between the participants from different countries where the mean score in Syria, Jordan and Iraq was 18.3, 24.3 and 18.8 respectively (p < 0.05). The participants were divided into 3 level according to total score; low (0–12), moderate (13–24) and high (25–37). In total, 18.3%, 72.8% and 8.9% of participants had high, intermediate and low level respectively. Conclusions The overall knowledge of basic life support among medical students is not adequate and need significant improvements. This study showed that an attendance a basic life support course previously had an effect on knowledge level. Hence, there is an urgent need to apply basic life support courses into the pre-clinical stage at universities.


2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 23-28
Author(s):  
A Suma Bindu ◽  
V Hirekalmath Sushanth ◽  
Mohamed Imranulla

ABSTRACT Introduction According to the World Health Organization, heart disease is the world's largest killer claiming 17.5 million lives every year. Every 29 seconds, an Indian dies of heart problem. It is important that every member of our community including dental practitioners be trained in high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as it is a basic medical skill, which can save many lives if implemented timely. Aim The aim of the study was to determine basic life support (BLS) knowledge, awareness, and attitude among clinical dental students (III and IV year students), interns, and postgraduate students in the dental colleges of Davangere city, Karnataka, India. Materials and methods A cross-sectional study was conducted by using a close-ended, validated questionnaire comprising 17 questions pertaining to demographic details, knowledge, awareness, and attitude toward BLS among clinical dental students in Davangere city. Descriptive, chi-squared test and Logistic regression were used to analyze the data using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 20. Results After excluding the incomplete response forms, the data were analyzed for 495 responders with a response rate of 96.6%. In the present study, only 23.2% of the responders answered that the rate of chest compression is 100/minute in adults and children and 62.2% of the students were not aware of Heimlich maneuver. About 68.5% students had not attended previous BLS workshops. Conclusion The present study highlights that the overall knowledge, awareness, and attitude among dental students regarding BLS is not satisfactory in Davangere. This study emphasizes the fact that undergraduate course in dentistry must be regularly updated on the knowledge and skills regarding BLS along with practical courses. How to cite this article Bindu AS, Sushanth VH, Kumar PGN, Prashant GM, Imranulla M. Basic Life Support Knowledge, Awareness, and Attitude among Dental Students in Davangere City, Karnataka, India: A Cross-sectional Study. J Oral Health Comm Dent 2017;11(2):23-28.


10.2196/10428 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. e10428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Hussein Subki ◽  
Hatan Hisham Mortada ◽  
Mohammed Saad Alsallum ◽  
Ali Taleb Alattas ◽  
Mohammed Ali Almalki ◽  
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e-NERS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hendra Sandag ◽  
Jimmy Posangi ◽  
Herman Warouw

Abstract: One indicator of bad good health services is reflected in the language of quality emergency services at installations. Destination of this research was done to know the nurses knowledge  and do get help basic life support  to humans. The design of this research is cross sectional  study. The sample are 40 respondents,the data intake tecnique was by questionnaires and observation directly conducted nurses on midget. The experiment result hipotesis using Fisher’s Exac Test with level of mistake 0,05% and level of confidence 95% so ρ value 0,01 < 0,05, Ha is accepted. Concluded that knowledge nurses nem article ability to get help equity living in emergency in, initial studies were categorized less. Recommendation : Develope knowledge of nursing about getting help during equity life education, required the exercise of the well’s method of analysis laboratory skills tu produce nurses able to perform in sequence and appropriate resucitation. Keywords: Nurse knowledge, Get help with basic life support.     Abstrak: Hendra Sandag, Hubungan pengetahuan Perawat Dengan Kemampuan melakukan Bantuan Hidup Dasar Pada Orang Dewasa Di Instalasi Gawat Darurat Bedah BLU RSUP Prof. dr. R. D. Kandou Manado, Karya Tulis Ilmiah Sarjana, Program Studi Ilmu Keperawatan, Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Sam Ratulangi. Pembimbing (1) Prof  dr. Jimmmy Posangi,MSc.PhD.SpFK, (2) Herman Warouw, SKM, M.Kep. Salah satu indikator baik atau buruknya pelayanan kesehatan, tercermin dari kualitas pelayanan pada instalasi gawat darurat sebagai gerbang terdepan bagi pasien yang membutuhkan pertolongan kesehatan di institusi rumah sakit tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui apakah pengetahuan perawat berhubungan dengan bantuan hidup dasar pada orang dewasa. Penelitian ini bersifat cross sectional, Variable independen yaitu pengetahuan perawat dan variable dependen yaitu kemampuan melakukan bantuan hidup dasar. Data didapatkan melalui kuesioner dan observasi secara langsung yang dilakukan perawat pada manikin. Data dianalisa dengan menggunakan uji Fhisher’s Exac Test dengan table 2 x 2 dengan nilai kemaknaan α = 0.05. Hasil uji Fisher’s Exack Test didapatkan nilai P = 0,001 yang berarti lebih kecil dari a = 0,05 dengan demikian H0 ditolak dan Ha diterima, maka dapat dikatakan bahwa ada hubungan yang bermakna antara pengetahuan perawat dengan kemampuan melakukan bantuan hidup dasar pada orang dewasa. Kata kunci: Pengetahuan perawat, Bantuan Hidup Dasar.


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