Sources of Knowledge about CPR and Its Association with Demographical Characteristics in Saudi Arabia

作     者：Osama Saud H. Aljameel Amer Abdulaziz D. Alhuwayfi Khadijah Salem M. Banjar Salem Hmoud Salem Alswayda Rahaf Abdulmonem Alhijaili Ali E. M. Elkandow Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed 

作者机构：College of Medicine University of Hail Hail Saudi Arabia Department of Emergency King Khalid Hospital Hail Saudi Arabia 

出 版 物：《Open Journal of Emergency Medicine》 (急诊医学（英文）)

年 卷 期：2018年第6卷第3期

页      面：43-53页

学科分类：1002[医学-临床医学] 100214[医学-肿瘤学] 10[医学] 

主　　题：CPR Social Media CPR Training Television Saudi Arabia Hail 

摘      要：Background: Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital element of patient survival. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess sources of knowledge about CPR and its association with demographical characteristics in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: Data about CPR were obtained from 440 Saudi volunteers living in the city of Hail, Northern Saudi Arabia. Results: Out of the 440 study subjects, 257/440 (58.4%) individuals were found to know about CPR. Out of 257 individuals, 154/257 (60%) were males and 103/257 (40%) were females. Conclusion: The level of awareness toward CPR in general population of Northern Saudi Arabia, which requires more efforts at community basis. The most effective source for raising awareness is the appropriate utility of social media, as well as, implementing sustainable program for delivering CPR training courses evolving all community settings.