Factors influencing the implementation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation among college freshmen: Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of global mortality, for which timely cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical intervention. However, public competence in CPR remains low. Grounded in the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), this study investigated the factors influencing CPR implementation among college freshmen by examining their behavioral intention.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among college freshmen undergoing a basic entrance physical health screening at Fuzhou First General Hospital between September 2 and 9, 2024. Participants were randomly selected to complete an electronic questionnaire, which included a general information sheet and the validated Public Behavior Intention Scale for Performing CPR, adapted with input from emergenc

SUBMITTER: Wei Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12677528 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature