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First aid awareness in the society
First aid awareness in the society

First aid awareness in the society

Author(s): Ewelina Krzyszkowska, Bartosz Wanot
Subject(s): Health and medicine and law
Published by: Państwowa Medyczna Wyższa Szkoła Zawodowa w Opolu
Keywords: first aid; automated external defibrillator; public; victim; cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Summary/Abstract: Introduction: Every member of the society should possess first aid skills and knowledge thereof. Aim: The aim of the study was to determine public awareness of first aid, sudden cardiac arrest and the Automated External Defibrillator. Material and Methods: The study was conducted using an anonymous and voluntary on-line survey. The study population comprised of 250 subjects. The results were analysed using the t-Student test, F Test and Chi2 test. Results: The analysis of the study results showed that 164 respondents, who gave 9 to 11 correct answers, had a good level of knowledge. 80 respondents had the average level of knowledge, as shown by 6 to 8 correct answers. 6 respondents had insufficient level of knowledge, as they gave less than 6 correct answers to questions included in the survey. Conclusions: The principles and techniques on first aid are known to the public, as indicated by the fact that more than half of the respondents have a good level of knowledge.

  • Issue Year: 11/2017
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 4-9
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: English