scholarly journals Basic Life Support Knowledge Among a Nonmedical Population in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Hussein Subki ◽  
Hatan Hisham Mortada ◽  
Mohammed Saad Alsallum ◽  
Ali Taleb Alattas ◽  
Mohammed Ali Almalki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Basic Life Support ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Target Population ◽  
P Value ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Awareness Campaigns

BACKGROUND Providing basic life support (BLS) at the site of an accident is crucial to increase the survival rates of the injured people. It is especially relevant when health care is far away. OBJECTIVE The aim of our study is to assess the BLS knowledge level of the Saudi Arabian population and identify influencing factors associated with level of knowledge about BLS. METHODS Our study is a cross-sectional descriptive study, which was conducted using a self-administered online questionnaire derived from the BLS practice test. The Saudi population was the target population. The questionnaire was divided into two parts: one contained demographic data and the second part contained questions to test the population’s perception about how to perform BLS techniques properly. The data were collected between July and August 2017. Statistically significant differences were defined as those with a P value <.05, and a score of five or more was considered a passing score on the second part. We used SPSS version 21 for data analysis. RESULTS Our study included 301 participants. Our participants’ BLS online exam scores ranged from 0 to 10, with a mean of 4.1 (SD 1.7). Only 39.2% (118/301) of the participants passed the test. The percentage of bachelor’s degree or higher holders constituted 60.1% (181/301) of the study population. In addition, higher income was significantly associated with higher scores on the test (P=.04). CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that the theoretical knowledge level of BLS among the general population in Jeddah was below average. There is a critical need to increase the public’s exposure to BLS education through raising awareness campaigns and government-funded training programs that aim to curb the incidence of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest mortalities in the Saudi community.

scholarly journals Awareness and Perception Regarding Corona Virus Disease 19 Outbreak among General Public of Selected Area of Kathmandu

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 67-71
Author(s):  
Kiran Chhetri ◽  
Puspa Kumari Deo
Keyword(s):  
General Public ◽  
Virus Disease ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Positive Perception ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Negative Perception ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
The Government

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 is an upcoming contagious respiratory infection caused by a new coronavirus named severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV2) which is transmitted through the respiratory droplets produced by coughing or sneezing of an infected person. The behavior of the general public will probably have an important bearing on the course of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic. Human behavior is influenced by knowledge and perceptions. This paper aims to identify the awareness and perception regarding COVID-19 among general public. Method: A cross sectional descriptive design was used by using structured online questionnaire through Google form. The study was conducted at certain area of Kathmandu. Sample size was 423 with non probability convenience sampling technique. Result: The findings revealed that overall, 44.9% respondents had low, 34.0% had average and 21% had high level of awareness. Likewise, 56.6% had positive perception and 43.2% had negative perception about COVID outbreak. Also 62% respondents had positive and 37.7% had negative perception about prevention of COVID. There is an association between educational status and level of awareness with ‘p’ value lesser than 0.05 at 95% level of confidence. Conclusion: Majority of respondents were not aware about the outbreak of COVID19. Also more than half of respondents had positive perception about outbreak of COVID 19. The effective measures are being taken by the government and the public, still there remains a need for further awareness campaigns and knowledge of safe interventions to combat the spread of disease. Key words: awareness, perception, COVID19, general public.

scholarly journals Conocimientos en soporte vital básico del profesorado gallego de educación infantil, primaria y secundaria: estudio transversal (Pre-school, primary and secondary education Galician school teachers´ knowledge on basic life support: cross-sectional study)

Retos ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 173-179
Author(s):  
Ruben Navarro-Paton ◽  
Miguel Cons-Ferreiro ◽  
Vicente Romo-Pérez
Keyword(s):  
Secondary Education ◽  
Emergency Services ◽  
Basic Life Support ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Theoretical Knowledge ◽  
School Teachers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary And Secondary Education

Realizar soporte vital básico (SVB) en el lugar donde se ha producido un accidente es vital, especialmente cuando el tiempo de respuesta de los servicios de emergencia es elevado. El objetivo de nuestro estudio fue evaluar los conocimientos en SVB del profesorado de educación infantil, primaria y secundaria de Galicia (España). Nuestro estudio es un estudio descriptivo transversal, que se realizó mediante un cuestionario dividido en dos partes: datos demográficos y preguntas relacionadas con el conocimiento teórico en SVB. Participaron en el estudio 476 profesores (122 hombres y 354 mujeres, de los cuales, 132 era profesorado de educación infantil, 191 de primaria y 153 de secundaria con edades comprendidas entre 25 y 65 años (M = 44.19, DE= 9.19). Los datos revelan que un 52.1% de los participantes recibió formación en algún momento. Respecto a la RCP en adultos, solamente un 10.1% supo cuál era la relación de ventilación y compresión (CV) correcta; un 5.7% conocía la velocidad de compresión (VC), y un 4.8%, la profundidad (P) para realizar una RCP de calidad. En cuanto a la RCP para niños, solo un 4.8% supo cuál era la CV correcta; un 3.6%, conocía la VC, y un 4.8% la P. Sobre la utilización del DEA, un 3.2% supo cuál era la secuencia adecuada de uso y el 75.4% supo cuál es el teléfono de emergencias. En base a los resultados concluimos que nivel de conocimiento teórico de SVB entre el profesorado en activo de Galicia es deficiente.Abstract. Performing basic life support (BLS) in the place where an accident has occurred is vital, especially when the response time of emergency services is high. The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge on BLS of teachers of early childhood, primary and secondary education in Galicia (Spain). Our study is a cross-sectional descriptive study, which was carried out using a questionnaire divided into two parts: demographic data and questions related to theoretical knowledge in BLS. A total of 476 teachers participated in the study (122 men and 354 women). Pre-school teachers accounted for 132 participants, 191 were primary education teachers, and 153 were secondary education teachers, with ages between 25 and 65 years old (M = 44.19, SD = 9.19). The data shows that 52.1% of the participants received training at some point. Regarding CPR in adults, only 10.1% knew what was the correct ventilation and compression ratio (VC); 5.7% knew the speed of compression (SC), and 4.8%, the depth (D) to perform quality CPR. Regarding CPR for children, only 4.8% knew which was the correct VC; 3.6%, knew the SC, and 4.8% the D. About the use of AED, 3.2% of the participants knew what was the correct sequence of use and 75.4% knew which is the emergency telephone number. Based on the results we conclude that the level of theoretical knowledge of SVB among the active teaching staff in Galicia is very poor.

scholarly journals The Effect Of Basic Life Support Training On Basic Life Support Knowledge In ‘Aisyiyah Cadre

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 66
Author(s):  
Dian Yuliartha Lestari ◽  
Abi Noerwahjono ◽  
Cindy Savira
Keyword(s):  
Early Intervention ◽  
Basic Life Support ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Wilcoxon Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Background ◽  
Medical Teams ◽  
The Impact

Background: Basic life support or BLS is an early emergency intervention cases which possibly happens anywhere. BLS is important to be given accurately and immediately not only by healthcare professionals but also by lay people in order to give early intervention towards emergency cases until medical teams arrives. ‘Aisyiyah cadre, as part of the society, are expected to be able to give early intervention that is BLS correctly.Objective: To assess the impact of basic life support training on the knowledge of ‘Aisyiyah cadre towards basic life support.Method: This study is a analytical observational study with cross-sectional approach. The sample of this study is 38 participants which are ‘Aisyiyah cadre from Malang city. Participants included on this study are those who do not have any medical background. Data analysis were using wilcoxon test.Result and discussion: 13 participants were having knowledge improvement, 24 participants did not have any improvements, and one of the participants were having degradation of knowledge level after the BLS training were given. According to wilcoxon test, the p-value was 0,001 which means that the BLS training given have positive impact on the improvement of ‘Aisyiyah cadre’s knowledge towards BLS.Conclusion: There is a significant impact between BLS training on the knowledge of ‘Aisyiyah cadre towards BLS which indicates that the BLS training given have postivive impact on the improvement of ‘Aisyiyah cadre’s knowledge towards BLS.

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study exploring attitudes of first year medical students towards psychiatry and factors they identified that would help stimulate their interest

BJPsych Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (S1) ◽  
pp. S146-S146
Author(s):  
Isabel Mark ◽  
Victoria Fernandez Garcia De Las Heras
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Communication Skills ◽  
Role Model ◽  
P Value ◽  
First Year ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
First Year Medical Students

AimsPsychiatry has had long standing recruitment difficulties. Many efforts have been made to explore strategies that encourage interest in the specialty, with early university experience being an important factor in ultimate career choice. The Royal College of Psychiatrists ‘Choose Psychiatry’ guidance for medical schools outlines four key areas of focus: teaching excellence, placement quality, leadership and enrichment activities, with other research reporting similar conclusions. The aim of this study was to assess attitudes towards psychiatry amongst first year medical students, examine what input they would welcome from psychiatrists at this stage of their career and consider if their wishes are in keeping with the ‘Choose Psychiatry’ guidance.MethodAll first-year medical students at St George's University of London were approached in October 2019 and offered the opportunity for early psychiatry exposure. 60 students were recruited. Data were collected in November 2019 via an online questionnaire comprising of baseline demographics, the 30-item Attitudes Towards Psychiatry questionnaire (ATP-30) and a free-text question asking what students would like from psychiatry at this stage of their education. Quantitative data were analysed using Excel, whilst qualitative data were analysed thematically.ResultThe mean ATP-30 score was 113.83 (SD 12.57, range 70-135). Gender, ethnicity and religious background were not associated with a change in ATP score. Undergraduates’ attitudes were more positive than those of postgraduates (independent t-test revealed a p-value of 0.087). Seven themes were identified outlining what students wanted from psychiatry, the most prominent being: (a) learning about the lifestyle of a psychiatrist and finding a role model, (b) exploring the patient perspective, (c) exploring the interaction between psychiatry and specialities and (d) having an opportunity to develop communication skills.ConclusionThe findings demonstrate higher ATP-30 results than previous literature has reported, potentially due to mental health awareness campaigns in recent years. As undergraduates were found to have a higher mean score, targeting them for additional psychiatry contact may be beneficial. Themes identified by students in this study support ‘Choose Psychiatry’ guidance, whilst also highlighting the potential for combining some psychiatry with other specialties in the curriculum. Integration with communication skills teaching might help engage those not initially psychiatry-inclined. Further study will be required to establish whether implementing the suggested strategies can lead to improvement in student ATP-30 scores and ultimately increased recruitment rates.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Undergraduate Medical and Nursing Students Regarding Basic Life Support Training

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 60-65
Author(s):  
Omar Nisar ◽  
◽  
Sameet Ahmed ◽  
Rida Tariq ◽  
Muneeba Arif ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Basic Life Support ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Training Session ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The People ◽  
Life Saving

Objective: To assess and compare the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Medical and Nursing Students regarding Basic Life Support Training Methodology: This cross-sectional study was done at the Shalamar Institute of Health Sciences, Lahore in a period of three months. Students from all years of MBBS and BS Nursing were taken as subjects. Participants satisfying inclusion criteria were requested to fill out a self-structured pre-tested questionnaire after informed consent. Data was analyzed using SPSS v.21. Results: There were 330 participants from MBBS and BS Nursing (50 from each class of MBBS and 20 from each class of BS Nursing). The age of participants ranged from 18 to 30 (Figure 1). Only 250 subjects had heard about BLS. Out of 330 participants, only 204 had good knowledge about BLS (Table 2) and 126 had poor knowledge of BLS where score of higher than 3 out of 7 was considered as good. Knowledge of Medical and Nursing students was compared and the p-value came out to be 0.088, which was considered insignificant. Only 34.5% of the participants had learned BLS by training and only 13.3% of the participants (Table 3) had practically done BLS. Most of the people gave no reason for not attending a training session for BLS. Conclusion: It was concluded that medical and nursing students had satisfactory knowledge of BLS and more attention was needed towards this important life-saving skill.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Behaviors towards COVID-19 among University of Aleppo Students: An Online Cross-sectional Survey

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
aos mohammed alhamid ◽  
Ahmad Mohammed Alhamid ◽  
ziad aljarad
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Preventive Measures ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
P Value ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical Specialties ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
And Behavior

Abstract Background: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infection caused by a novel coronavirus that affects respiratory tract. People's awareness and knowledge of, and behavior and attitude toward COVID-19 are scarcely investigated , making medical literature related to this point poor. we aim to measure the knowledge of, and the reaction to COVID-19 among University of Aleppo students in Syria, and the determinants of their awareness and behavior regarding this disease. Materials and Methods: This was an online, questionnaire-based cross-sectional study, that was conducted from 21st March to 30 March 2020. We included undergraduate students of the University of Aleppo (Syria). The questionnaire consisted of three sections: Demographics ,knowledge and behaviours . Every participant's knowledge was scored from 0-13 depending on the number of correct answers in the knowledge section. The correctness was judged depending on WHO recommendations at the time of questionnaire administration. P-value of 0.05 was considered significant. Results: Among this well-educated and predominantly medical and health-related students, 682 (45.4%) students had a good knowledge level, which is somehow disappointing. The current study shows that 1st year students and non-medical specialties students and smokers had significantly lower knowledge levels than others. On contrary, residing with less people -which may indicate a higher socioeconomic status-, was associated with a higher knowledge level. We also found that commitment to preventive measures was in general satisfying and correlated significantly with knowledge level and gender in most cases. Conclusion: Junior students, non-medical specialties, smokers and those who live with high number of people are vulnerable to less knowledge level and awareness campaigns should concentrate on them. Increasing awareness is useful to increase commitment to preventive measures, and groups that have less adherence to preventive measures, as described in detail, should be taken into consideration while designing public health responses. Finally, we should be aware of the negative impact of quarantine on public health to take it into consideration for current campaigns and future policies.

scholarly journals The Correlations Between Student’s HIV/AIDS Knowledge and Their Attitude toward PLWHA

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-107
Author(s):  
Linda Prasetyaning Widayanti ◽  
Sri Hidayati ◽  
Nova Lusiana ◽  
Muhamad Ratodi
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Statistical Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Comprehensive Knowledge ◽  
Aids Knowledge ◽  
Hiv Aids

HIV/AIDS has become a burden for health in with it sufferers has reached 39 million worldwide. Around 620 thousand PLWHA has been identified all over Indonesia, with Surabaya has been listed among the top five cities with the highest number of HIV / AIDS cases in Indonesia.  This study was to determine the correlations between the HIV / AIDS knowledge with the Surabaya college student’s attitude towards PLWHA. This study was observational analytic research with cross-sectional approach. A proportional sampling chose as the research sampling technique, with 250 college students became the respondents. Data were collected from the results of filling out the online questionnaire. A Contingency Phi was used to perform a statistical test. The results indicated only 41.6% of respondents had a good knowledge level about HIV/AIDS,  while 77% of the students have already shown a positive attitude towards PLWHA. Furthermore, it is known that there was a relationship between students' knowledge regarding HIV / AIDS and their attitude towards PLWHA with a p-value of 0,000. From these results, it is expected that there will be an HIV/AIDS socialization for college students to increase a more comprehensive knowledge about HIV/AIDS and PLWHA.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE OF BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) AMONG TRAFFIC CONSTABLES WORKING IN SOUTHERN CHENNAI - A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (02) ◽  
pp. 413-416
Author(s):  
Nithin Deepak S. ◽  
Vijayasankari A. ◽  
Kalpana S. ◽  
Joseph Maria Adaikalam S. ◽  
Srinivas G
Keyword(s):  
Police Officers ◽  
Basic Life Support ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Survival Rates ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Traffic Police ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Traffic Policemen

Background:Basic Life Support (BLS) is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies like heart attacks, drowning and accidents. BLS is the initial step of prompt recognition and to provide emergency support of ventilation and circulatory in case of respiratory or cardiac arrest. The Traffic Police who would be discharging his duty nearby the accident can help much in saving the lives of victims of RTA with his knowledge of BLS. In India the basic techniques of BLS are not offered to Traffic Police. Hence training the Traffic Constables with BLS techniques will result in improvement in survival rates of victims of RTA. Objective:To assess the knowledge of Basic Life Support (BLS) among traffic constables working in Southern Chennai. Methods:An interventional study design was used. Traffic constables who are working in Greater Chennai were included in the study. A semi structured questionnaire will be used to assess the knowledge on BLS among traffic constables. Then post intervention will be given based on the knowledge they gained. Result:In our sample, most of the traffic policemen were in the age group of 31- 40 years (47.1%) and other 36.5 % of traffic policemen were in the age group of 41-50 years of age. Almost of the participants are married. Among the participants, more than 10 years of experienced people have the adequate knowledge. Remaining them need more information regarding Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Among the participant, 60% of the traffic policemen were have adequate knowledge. Conclusion:BLS is an integral part of training for first aid. The present study revealed the comprehension and familiarity of the traffic policemen with BLS and attitude towards BLS training.The results indicate that there is sufficient overall awareness of BLS training among traffic police officers and that significant improvements are needed to save lives.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN DENGAN SIKAP TENAGA BASIC LIFE SUPPORT DI PUSKESMAS PANCURBATU KABUPATEN DELISERDANG

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-20
Author(s):  
Lilis Novitarum ◽  
Siti Meilan Simbolon
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Basic Life Support ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Sudden Cardiac Arrest ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Health Centers ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional

Knowledge and attitudes are the result of out through a specific sensing of objects and social interaction so that the formation of a person's actions. Basic Life Support was given an early intervention in the treatment of patients in cardiac arrest (cardiac arrest). Goal : This study aimed to analyze the relationship between knowledge with attitude of health workers on basic life support in Puskemas Pancur Stone Deli Serdang. Methods: The method used is descriptive analytic research with cross sectional approach. Samples numbered 32 with a sampling technique is total sampling. Measuring instrument used in this study a questionnaire. Result : The results of statistical tests chi-square test, p value = 0.014 was obtained. P value <0.05, it indicates there is a relationship of knowledge with the attitude of health workers in health centers BLS Pancur Stone. Conclusion : Expected to health workers in health centers Pancur stone to further improve and understand basic life support and can take action BLS in the treatment of patients who suffered sudden cardiac arrest, so handled quickly and accurately, as well as a training / seminar on basic life support on a regular basis.

scholarly journals Correlation Analysis of Knowledge and Education Against the Implementation of Basic Life Support (BHD) in Patients of Cardiac Arrest by Nurses in Emergency Installation and ICU of General Hospital of Dr. Soedarso Pontianak

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-131
Author(s):  
Maulidah Maulidah ◽  
Dhelya Widasmara ◽  
Titin Andri Wihastuti
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Arrest ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Basic Life Support ◽  
Life Support ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Palpable Pulse ◽  
Analysis Of Knowledge

Cardiac arrest is a condition where the heart stopped abruptly, and this condition usually occurs in someone who has had heart disease or has never experienced it. In terms of clinical, someone who is experiencing a state of cardiac arrest found no signs of a palpable pulse and other signs of circulation. Efforts in terms of handling cases of the cardiac arrest itself need the role of nurse, one cardiac arrest treatment efforts by nurses are implementing Basic Life Support. The factors that affect the implementation of BHD itself is knowledge and education. The purpose of this research is analizing the correlation between knowledge and education on the implementation of BHD in cardiac arrest patients by nurses in the Emergency Installation and ICU of the General Hospital of Dr. Soedarso Pontianak. This study uses a cross-sectional approach with descriptive corelational type. The population in this study are 56 nurses. Sampling technique using total sampling. The result of this study, based on two variables: the knowledge and education have the same p-value that is p=0.000 or α <0.05. It means that there is a correlation between knowledge and education on the implementation of BHD in patients with cardiac arrest in General Hospital of Dr. Soedarso Pontianak.

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