Awareness, practices, and factors of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation among elementary school teachers in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional survey.
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| Názov: | Awareness, practices, and factors of pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation among elementary school teachers in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional survey. |
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| Autori: | Alqahtani YA; Department of Child Health, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia., Dawood SA; Department of Child Health, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia., Shati AA; Department of Child Health, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia., Alghamdi BS; College of Medicine, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia., Alghamdi GA; College of Medicine, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia., Alasmari SS; College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia., Alzahrani NK; College of Medicine, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia., Hamed E; Faculty of Medicine, Elrazi University, Khartoum, Sudan., Alhassan AM; Faculty of Medicine, University of Gezira, Wad Medani, Al Jazirah State, Sudan., Alzahrani MM; College of Medicine, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia., Albishri FD; College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia., Mahmood SE; Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudi Arabia. |
| Zdroj: | Medicine [Medicine (Baltimore)] 2025 Oct 24; Vol. 104 (43), pp. e45365. |
| Spôsob vydávania: | Journal Article |
| Jazyk: | English |
| Informácie o časopise: | Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 2985248R Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1536-5964 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 00257974 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Medicine (Baltimore) Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: Hagerstown, Md : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins |
| Výrazy zo slovníka MeSH: | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation*/education , School Teachers*/psychology , School Teachers*/statistics & numerical data , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*, Humans ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Saudi Arabia ; Male ; Female ; Adult ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Middle Aged ; Schools |
| Abstrakt: | Competing Interests: The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving technique that is crucial in cases of sudden cardiac arrest. As first responders in many emergencies, elementary school teachers play a critical role in child safety. However, their awareness and preparedness to perform CPR remain underexplored, especially in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to assess the awareness, practices, and factors influencing CPR preparedness among elementary school teachers in Saudi Arabia. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between May 1, 2024, and October 31, 2024, among 271 elementary school teachers from various regions in Saudi Arabia. The sample was interviewed through a questionnaire-based survey, which included questions on CPR awareness, past training experiences, and attitudes toward CPR. Data were analyzed using SPSS, with a significance level set at P < .05. A teacher's awareness was categorized as "poor" or "good" based on a 60% threshold. The study revealed that a significant proportion of teachers (91.9%) had not studied CPR content, and 83.0% had never received CPR training. While 62.7% of teachers believed that every school should have an automated external defibrillator, only 14.0% reported CPR training as part of the current educational curriculum. Awareness levels regarding CPR were poor among the majority, with 52.0% of teachers unaware of the proper depth and speed of chest compressions. Significant factors influencing awareness included whether teachers were actively studying CPR content (P = .030) and their prior training experiences (P = .001). Teachers who had received CPR training were more likely to demonstrate better preparedness. The study showed a shortage in CPR training and awareness among elementary school teachers in Saudi Arabia. Despite the majority expressing the need for CPR training, the lack of formal training and consistent educational curricula in CPR poses a challenge. Recommendations include incorporating CPR training into the educational system and ensuring that teachers receive mandatory, accessible, and ongoing CPR education. This will enhance teachers' readiness to act during emergencies, ensuring better safety for children in schools. (Copyright © 2025 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.) |
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| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: CPR; Saudi Arabia; awareness; elementary school teachers; emergency response; preparedness; training |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20251025 Date Completed: 20251025 Latest Revision: 20251203 |
| Update Code: | 20251203 |
| PubMed Central ID: | PMC12558254 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/MD.0000000000045365 |
| PMID: | 41137302 |
| Databáza: | MEDLINE |
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Nájsť tento článok vo Web of Science | Abstrakt: | Competing Interests: The authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.<br />Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving technique that is crucial in cases of sudden cardiac arrest. As first responders in many emergencies, elementary school teachers play a critical role in child safety. However, their awareness and preparedness to perform CPR remain underexplored, especially in Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to assess the awareness, practices, and factors influencing CPR preparedness among elementary school teachers in Saudi Arabia. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between May 1, 2024, and October 31, 2024, among 271 elementary school teachers from various regions in Saudi Arabia. The sample was interviewed through a questionnaire-based survey, which included questions on CPR awareness, past training experiences, and attitudes toward CPR. Data were analyzed using SPSS, with a significance level set at P < .05. A teacher's awareness was categorized as "poor" or "good" based on a 60% threshold. The study revealed that a significant proportion of teachers (91.9%) had not studied CPR content, and 83.0% had never received CPR training. While 62.7% of teachers believed that every school should have an automated external defibrillator, only 14.0% reported CPR training as part of the current educational curriculum. Awareness levels regarding CPR were poor among the majority, with 52.0% of teachers unaware of the proper depth and speed of chest compressions. Significant factors influencing awareness included whether teachers were actively studying CPR content (P = .030) and their prior training experiences (P = .001). Teachers who had received CPR training were more likely to demonstrate better preparedness. The study showed a shortage in CPR training and awareness among elementary school teachers in Saudi Arabia. Despite the majority expressing the need for CPR training, the lack of formal training and consistent educational curricula in CPR poses a challenge. Recommendations include incorporating CPR training into the educational system and ensuring that teachers receive mandatory, accessible, and ongoing CPR education. This will enhance teachers' readiness to act during emergencies, ensuring better safety for children in schools.<br /> (Copyright © 2025 the Author(s). Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.) |
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| ISSN: | 1536-5964 |
| DOI: | 10.1097/MD.0000000000045365 |