Peter Larsen1, Jake Pearson, Duncan Galletly. 1. Section of Anaesthesia and Resuscitation, Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wellington, New Zealand. peter.Larsen@wnmeds.ac.nz
Abstract
AIMS: This study examined basic aspects of knowledge and attitudes towards resuscitation in a New Zealand urban community. METHODS: Using a telephone survey, we questioned 400 subjects aged (over 17 years of age), on their prior training, knowledge, and attitudes towards resuscitation. RESULTS: Seventy-four percent of subjects had previously been taught cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Of these, 12% had been taught during the previous year, and 63% over 5 years previously. Older subjects were less likely to have learnt CPR than younger subjects. Seventy-three percent of those surveyed desired to know more about resuscitation (than they currently did) and 70% thought that resuscitation should be a compulsory component of the New Zealand Driver's Licence test. Sixty-three percent said they would be willing to perform mouth-to-mouth ventilation on a stranger. CPR knowledge was poor, however, with only 4% knowing an acceptable rate at which to perform chest compressions, and only 9% knowing the correct compression-to-ventilations ratio for adult CPR. Overall knowledge was highest for those taught in the previous year, and for those persons aged between 26 and 45 years. CONCLUSIONS: Although attitudes of the community toward CPR are positive, theoretical knowledge relating to basic CPR is poor. This suggests that present community CPR educational strategies have limited efficacy.
AIMS: This study examined basic aspects of knowledge and attitudes towards resuscitation in a New Zealand urban community. METHODS: Using a telephone survey, we questioned 400 subjects aged (over 17 years of age), on their prior training, knowledge, and attitudes towards resuscitation. RESULTS: Seventy-four percent of subjects had previously been taught cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Of these, 12% had been taught during the previous year, and 63% over 5 years previously. Older subjects were less likely to have learnt CPR than younger subjects. Seventy-three percent of those surveyed desired to know more about resuscitation (than they currently did) and 70% thought that resuscitation should be a compulsory component of the New Zealand Driver's Licence test. Sixty-three percent said they would be willing to perform mouth-to-mouth ventilation on a stranger. CPR knowledge was poor, however, with only 4% knowing an acceptable rate at which to perform chest compressions, and only 9% knowing the correct compression-to-ventilations ratio for adult CPR. Overall knowledge was highest for those taught in the previous year, and for those persons aged between 26 and 45 years. CONCLUSIONS: Although attitudes of the community toward CPR are positive, theoretical knowledge relating to basic CPR is poor. This suggests that present community CPR educational strategies have limited efficacy.
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