Assessment of basic life support (BLS) knowledge and awareness among teachers in Al-Kharj City, Saudi Arabia

Authors

  • Naif Turki AlQahtani Armed Forces Hospital, Al-Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Abdullah Mohammad Albassam Armed Forces Hospital, JUBAIL, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Talal Hamed Alonzi Armed Forces Hospital, Al-Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Omar Al-Harbi Armed Forces Hospital, Al-Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Ahmed Rafea Alshamma Prince Sultana Military Center, AL Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Hamzah Abdullah Alhamdan Armed Forces Hospital, Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Maryam Shiliwih Alonzi Al Hayathem Primary Health Care Centre, Al-Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Asma Shaliweeh Alenzi North Medical Tower, Arar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Keywords:

basic life support (BLS), teachers, life-saving skills

Abstract

Background. Cardiac arrest (CA) is a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs 70% of the time outside of a hospital environment. Aim: The study objects to assess the teachers in Al-Kharj city, Saudi Arabia, and to determine their current BLS knowledge and awareness and to assess their attitudes and willingness to participate in regular BLS training. Methods. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among a total of 188 teachers in the region. Results. The study reveals a concerning 57.4% of respondents lack basic CPR understanding, underscoring a significant deficit in essential lifesaving skills. Receptively, the study shows a positive inclination among teachers, with 73.9% expressing intent to enroll in BLS courses in the future. Moreover, a compelling 91.5% assert that BLS should be integrated into the standard school curriculum, underlining a collective awareness of the imperative to incorporate these life-saving skills systematically into mainstream education. Conclusions. The findings highlight a critical need for targeted educational interventions to bridge the knowledge gap and enhance BLS awareness regularly among teachers. The identified knowledge gaps, coupled with positive attitudes towards CPR education, present an opportune moment for strategic interventions.

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Published

28-11-2023

How to Cite

AlQahtani, N. T., Albassam, A. M., Alonzi, T. H., Al-Harbi, O., Alshamma, A. R., Alhamdan, H. A., Alonzi, M. S., & Alenzi, A. S. (2023). Assessment of basic life support (BLS) knowledge and awareness among teachers in Al-Kharj City, Saudi Arabia. International Journal of Health Sciences, 7(S1), 3038–3049. Retrieved from https://www.sciencescholar.us/journal/index.php/ijhs/article/view/14644

Issue

Vol. 7 No. S1 (2023)

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