Awareness and Perception of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) among Young Adolescents in Riyadh: A Cross-Sectional Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Research and Surgery - Year 2023, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a critical medical emergency procedure that should be known by as many people as possible. This research was conducted on young adolescents to discover their awareness and perception. The study process involved using a questionnaire-based approach to 180 students visiting a primary care center in Riyadh. The following parts were included in the survey, the participant’s basic characteristics, knowledge about CPR, and perception of CPR. The questions about understanding and perception of the CPR procedure were delivered to the participants and their feedback was recorded. Out of the 180 participants, the majority (73.4%) were aware of the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation procedure. A minority of 40.8% could comfortably provide the correct sequence of procedures when conducting CPR as indicated by the American Heart Association, the other 59.2% either had no idea of the process or got the sequence wrong. The study revealed that a majority of the participants had never attempted CPR; some had never been in situations where CPR was performed. The closest they came to help the victim was calling for help. Comparing the student’s views revealed that those with prior training were more willing to attempt the procedure on a victim than those without training. The students, therefore, need instruction on how to administer CPR at their early educational stages to raise awareness.
Authors and Affiliations
Abeer Abdulaziz Alhareeri*, Tahani Marfou Alanazi, Mohammed Fahad Alhantoushi, Khloud Abdullh Alshehri, Kamal Zahoor Alhassan
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- DOI 10.52916/jmrs234096
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