Knowledge and attitudes toward cardiopulmonary resuscitation on women in Arab countries: An international cross-sectional survey study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

To assess the knowledge and attitudes of individuals in Arab countries toward performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on women and to explore sex-based differences. Also, to identify potential factors that may hinder or improve CPR rates.

Methods

This cross-sectional study used a questionnaire specifically designed to address the study objectives. The participants were adults aged ≥18 years and residing in an Arab country. Descriptive statistics were used and sex-based differences were examined.

Results

In total, 558 participants were included. The mean age was 31.7 years (Standard deviation (SD): 12.3), 63.4 % were female, and 75.8 % were healthcare workers. The mean total knowledge score for the participants was 3.9/5.0 (SD: 1.1) and there were generally

SUBMITTER: Alqudah Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12719685 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature