Attitude and behavior toward bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation during COVID-19 outbreak.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Outbreaks of emerging infectious diseases, such as COVID-19, have negative impacts on bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BCPR) for fear of transmission while breaking social distancing rules. The latest guidelines recommend hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and facemask use. However, public willingness in this setup remains unknown.

Methods

A cross-sectional, unrestricted volunteer Internet survey was conducted to assess individuals' attitudes and behaviors toward performing BCPR, pre-existing CPR training, occupational identity, age group, and gender. The raking method for weights and a regression analysis for the predictors of willingness were performed.

Results

Among 1,347 eligible respondents, 822 (61%) had negative attitudes toward p

SUBMITTER: Chong KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8221461 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature