STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE TOWARD CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION : A CROSS- SECTIONAL STUDY

Abstract

Background: One life-saving method that is essential for handling numerous crises is cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Since a patient's survival greatly depends on early intervention with the cardiopulmonary resuscitation technique, CPR is an essential skill that all members of the medical community, including students, should learn.

Objectives: The aim of the study is to assess the students’ knowledge toward cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.

Methodology: A descriptive study design has been carried out using an assessment approach from (December 5th , 2023 to April 20th , 2024) at Higher Institute of Health in Al- Diwaniyah city to assess the students’ knowledge toward cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. A non-probability (purposive) sample of (93) student .The questionnaire was designed to assess the students’ knowledge toward cardio-pulmonary resuscitation from two parts (Socio-demographic(5 items), Reproductive history(8 items) and students’ knowledge toward cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (15 items)).

Results: The results of this study indicate that lessthan half of students (48.38%) reported having a fair level of knowledge, followed by those who reported having poor levels (27.95%) and having good knowledge (23.65%).

Conclusion: The study concluded that revealed suboptimal CPR knowledge among Higher Institute of Health students. in Al-Diwaniyah City ,Iraq.

Recommendations: The study recommends that the scientific departments at the Higher Institute of Health in Al-Diwaniyah City are urged to have Longitudinal studies necessary to follow up on the changes in the knowledge levels of the students regarding CPR even after graduation.