Evaluation of public awareness, knowledge and attitudes towards basic life support: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is a major cause of mortality worldwide. When basic life support techniques are implemented quickly, the chance of survival is doubled. Therefore, this study evaluated public awareness, knowledge and attitudes towards basic life support in Jordan.

Methods

A descriptive, cross-sectional design with a convenience sample of 300 Jordanian adults aged over 18 years, recruited from three metropolitan areas in the northern, middle and southern regions.

Results

A total of 87 participants (29%) stated that they have received training about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Among them, 20 participants (23%) received their training through the media. The highest response rate for cardiac arrest signs was chest pain (n = 129, 43%). Par

SUBMITTER: Jarrah S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6206630 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature