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Knowledge and attitudes towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation among university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Med J. 2008 Sep; 29(9):1306-9.SM

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

To assess the knowledge and attitudes towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among the students of King Saud University.

METHODS

This study was a cross-sectional survey among King Saud University students, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which took place on December 17-20, 2006. The data was collected via self-administered questionnaires prepared in Arabic. The questionnaires were distributed to all 15 colleges of the University.

RESULTS

Out of a study sample of 2250 students, 31% did not have prior CPR information. Of those with previous knowledge, 85% feel that it is inadequate. The most common sources of information were television and movies. The 12.7% of individuals encountered a situation that required the use of CPR. However, only 14% of them performed it. This was mostly due to lack of knowledge (48.2%). Eighty eight percent of students would like to learn how to perform CPR. Out of all King Saud University students, 45% believe that CPR training should be a graduation requirement.

CONCLUSION

It was found that the overall attitude towards CPR was positive. However, the knowledge on the topic was insufficient. Thus, more focus should be placed on the improvement of CPR skills. In addition, more studies are needed to assess knowledge and attitudes towards CPR in the community.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Al-Turki YA
Department of Family & Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, PO Box 28054, Riyadh 11437. yalturki@ksu.edu.sa
Al-Fraih YS
No affiliation info available
Jalaly JB
No affiliation info available
Al-Maghlouth IA
No affiliation info available
Al-Rashoudi FH
No affiliation info available
Al-Otaibi AF
No affiliation info available
Al-Thnayan AA
No affiliation info available
Trabzoni AI
No affiliation info available
Al-Shaykh AS
No affiliation info available

MeSH

Cardiopulmonary ResuscitationCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansMaleSaudi ArabiaStudentsSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung Adult

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

18813417

Citation

Al-Turki, Yousef A., et al. "Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Among University Students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia." Saudi Medical Journal, vol. 29, no. 9, 2008, pp. 1306-9.
Al-Turki YA, Al-Fraih YS, Jalaly JB, et al. Knowledge and attitudes towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation among university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Med J. 2008;29(9):1306-9.
Al-Turki, Y. A., Al-Fraih, Y. S., Jalaly, J. B., Al-Maghlouth, I. A., Al-Rashoudi, F. H., Al-Otaibi, A. F., Al-Thnayan, A. A., Trabzoni, A. I., & Al-Shaykh, A. S. (2008). Knowledge and attitudes towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation among university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Medical Journal, 29(9), 1306-9.
Al-Turki YA, et al. Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Among University Students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Med J. 2008;29(9):1306-9. PubMed PMID: 18813417.
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TY - JOUR T1 - Knowledge and attitudes towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation among university students in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. AU - Al-Turki,Yousef A, AU - Al-Fraih,Yasser S, AU - Jalaly,Jalal B, AU - Al-Maghlouth,Ibrahim A, AU - Al-Rashoudi,Fahad H, AU - Al-Otaibi,Azzam F, AU - Al-Thnayan,Anas A, AU - Trabzoni,Abdulmohsin I, AU - Al-Shaykh,Abdulaziz S, PY - 2008/9/25/pubmed PY - 2009/1/8/medline PY - 2008/9/25/entrez SP - 1306 EP - 9 JF - Saudi medical journal JO - Saudi Med J VL - 29 IS - 9 N2 - OBJECTIVE: To assess the knowledge and attitudes towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among the students of King Saud University. METHODS: This study was a cross-sectional survey among King Saud University students, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which took place on December 17-20, 2006. The data was collected via self-administered questionnaires prepared in Arabic. The questionnaires were distributed to all 15 colleges of the University. RESULTS: Out of a study sample of 2250 students, 31% did not have prior CPR information. Of those with previous knowledge, 85% feel that it is inadequate. The most common sources of information were television and movies. The 12.7% of individuals encountered a situation that required the use of CPR. However, only 14% of them performed it. This was mostly due to lack of knowledge (48.2%). Eighty eight percent of students would like to learn how to perform CPR. Out of all King Saud University students, 45% believe that CPR training should be a graduation requirement. CONCLUSION: It was found that the overall attitude towards CPR was positive. However, the knowledge on the topic was insufficient. Thus, more focus should be placed on the improvement of CPR skills. In addition, more studies are needed to assess knowledge and attitudes towards CPR in the community. SN - 0379-5284 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/18813417/Knowledge_and_attitudes_towards_cardiopulmonary_resuscitation_among_university_students_in_Riyadh_Saudi_Arabia_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -