Cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and skills among school teachers in Xinjiang, China: a cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical, life-saving intervention that is especially important in school settings. This study assessed the levels of CPR knowledge, training, and rescue willingness among school teachers in Xinjiang, China.

Methods

We conducted an online cross-sectional survey among 368 full-time teachers across primary, middle, and high schools (May-June 2025). A composite CPR readiness score (0-100) combined self-reported knowledge, training (formal or self-study vs. none), four core technical items (golden time, compression location, depth, rate), and rescue willingness. Group differences were assessed by Kruskal-Wallis with FDR-adjusted Mann-Whitney post hoc tests; categorical associations used chi-square with Cramer's V; multiv

SUBMITTER: Ma J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12571768 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature