Basic life support awareness among medical undergraduate students in Syria, Iraq, and Jordan: a multicenter cross-sectional study
Abstract Background and aims Basic life support (BLS) training rates vary widely worldwide, and there is a general scarcity of surveys that assess students’ knowledge and awareness of BLS in middle eastern nations. This study aims to evaluate medical students’ knowledge and awareness towards basic l...
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| author | Mohamad Shadi Alkarrash Mohammad Nour Shashaa Mohammad Nour Kitaz Roaa Rhayim Mohammed Ismail Sarya Swed Wael Hafez M. Ihsan Kaadan Hamzeh Koumakli Nour Alhisah Ahmed Al-Haider Samer Al-salloum Ivan Cherrez-Ojeda |
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| description | Abstract Background and aims Basic life support (BLS) training rates vary widely worldwide, and there is a general scarcity of surveys that assess students’ knowledge and awareness of BLS in middle eastern nations. This study aims to evaluate medical students’ knowledge and awareness towards basic life support. Methods A cross-sectional study, using an online web-based questionnaire, assessing BLS awareness and knowledge, was conducted from 3 to 30 November 2021. The study included 2114 medical students from Syria, Iraq, and Jordan. The questionnaire consisted of three sections: demographic baseline characteristics, knowledge about BLS, and ability to apply basic life support. A binominal logistic regression was done between the total score and other demographic characteristics to determine if we could predict the research sample's appropriate knowledge of BLS level. Results There was a moderate knowledge of BLS and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills among participating students with an average score of 19.67 (0–34). Seventy-eight of the participants (1656) stated that they have not attended a basic life support course. There was a significant difference between the participants from different countries, where the mean score in Syria, Jordan, and Iraq was 18.3, 24.3, and 18.8, respectively (p < 0.05). Considering the level of knowledge, 18.3%, 72.8%, and 8.9% of the participants had a high, intermediate, and low level, respectively. Furthermore, students who took a BLS course had a higher level of knowledge than those who did not, with an odds ratio of 5.168 (p value < 0.0001). Conclusion The overall knowledge of medical students’ basic life support knowledge is insufficient and need to be greatly improved. According to this study, previous participation in basic life support training had a positive effect on knowledge level. As a result, universities must establish basic life support programs as quickly as possible. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-57561578335042f79b05962f1b80859f2023-07-30T11:06:37ZengBMCInternational Journal of Emergency Medicine1865-13802023-07-011611910.1186/s12245-023-00521-0Basic life support awareness among medical undergraduate students in Syria, Iraq, and Jordan: a multicenter cross-sectional studyMohamad Shadi Alkarrash0Mohammad Nour Shashaa1Mohammad Nour Kitaz2Roaa Rhayim3Mohammed Ismail4Sarya Swed5Wael Hafez6M. Ihsan Kaadan7Hamzeh Koumakli8Nour Alhisah9Ahmed Al-Haider10Samer Al-salloum11Ivan Cherrez-Ojeda12Faculty of Medicine, University of AleppoFaculty of Medicine, University of AleppoFaculty of Medicine, University of AleppoFaculty of Medicine, University of AleppoFaculty of Medicine, University of AleppoFaculty of Medicine, University of AleppoDepartment of Internal Medicine, Medical Research Division, The National Research CentreDepartment of Medicine, Boston Medical CenterFaculty of Medicine, University of AlbaathFaculty of Medicine, University of October 6 UniversityFaculty of Medicine, University of Al-QadisiyahEmergency Department, Aleppo University HospitalUniversidad Espíritu SantoAbstract Background and aims Basic life support (BLS) training rates vary widely worldwide, and there is a general scarcity of surveys that assess students’ knowledge and awareness of BLS in middle eastern nations. This study aims to evaluate medical students’ knowledge and awareness towards basic life support. Methods A cross-sectional study, using an online web-based questionnaire, assessing BLS awareness and knowledge, was conducted from 3 to 30 November 2021. The study included 2114 medical students from Syria, Iraq, and Jordan. The questionnaire consisted of three sections: demographic baseline characteristics, knowledge about BLS, and ability to apply basic life support. A binominal logistic regression was done between the total score and other demographic characteristics to determine if we could predict the research sample's appropriate knowledge of BLS level. Results There was a moderate knowledge of BLS and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills among participating students with an average score of 19.67 (0–34). Seventy-eight of the participants (1656) stated that they have not attended a basic life support course. There was a significant difference between the participants from different countries, where the mean score in Syria, Jordan, and Iraq was 18.3, 24.3, and 18.8, respectively (p < 0.05). Considering the level of knowledge, 18.3%, 72.8%, and 8.9% of the participants had a high, intermediate, and low level, respectively. Furthermore, students who took a BLS course had a higher level of knowledge than those who did not, with an odds ratio of 5.168 (p value < 0.0001). Conclusion The overall knowledge of medical students’ basic life support knowledge is insufficient and need to be greatly improved. According to this study, previous participation in basic life support training had a positive effect on knowledge level. As a result, universities must establish basic life support programs as quickly as possible.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-023-00521-0Basic life supportAwarenessMedical studentsCardiopulmonary resuscitationSyriaJordan |
| spellingShingle | Mohamad Shadi Alkarrash Mohammad Nour Shashaa Mohammad Nour Kitaz Roaa Rhayim Mohammed Ismail Sarya Swed Wael Hafez M. Ihsan Kaadan Hamzeh Koumakli Nour Alhisah Ahmed Al-Haider Samer Al-salloum Ivan Cherrez-Ojeda Basic life support awareness among medical undergraduate students in Syria, Iraq, and Jordan: a multicenter cross-sectional study International Journal of Emergency Medicine Basic life support Awareness Medical students Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Syria Jordan |
| title | Basic life support awareness among medical undergraduate students in Syria, Iraq, and Jordan: a multicenter cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Basic life support awareness among medical undergraduate students in Syria, Iraq, and Jordan: a multicenter cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Basic life support awareness among medical undergraduate students in Syria, Iraq, and Jordan: a multicenter cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Basic life support awareness among medical undergraduate students in Syria, Iraq, and Jordan: a multicenter cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Basic life support awareness among medical undergraduate students in Syria, Iraq, and Jordan: a multicenter cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | basic life support awareness among medical undergraduate students in syria iraq and jordan a multicenter cross sectional study |
| topic | Basic life support Awareness Medical students Cardiopulmonary resuscitation Syria Jordan |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-023-00521-0 |
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