Knowledge and Attitude towards Adult Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Among Health Professionals

Abstract

Introduction: Mortality due to Cardiac arrest account for 15–20% of all Mortality. Data from previous studies suggest that more than 3 million sudden cardiac deaths occur worldwide every year and survival is lower than 8%. In India sudden deaths due to cardiac arrest contribute to 10% of mortality and less than 2% in India receive Cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Aims: To estimate knowledge and attitude of cardio pulmonary resuscitation and factors associated. Methodology: Study Design – Cross sectional study in Private Medical college. Study population-786 health professionals. Sample size: 498 Sampling method- Stratified random sampling. Study period- January 2021- June 2021.Study area/setting- Private Medical college present in Mulugu Mandal, Sidhipet district Ethical Clearance- Obtained from the Institutional Ethical committee of the RVMIMS & RC. Data Collection Tool- Pretested Prevalidated semi-structured questionnaire was developed which was divided into four sections. Data Analysis-Percentages, Proportions and Chi-Square test used Using Microsoft Excel Version 2019 software. Observations and results-146 (29.32%) of health professionals had good knowledge and 454 (91.16%) have positive attitude. Conclusion-Significantly better knowledge was found among more than 30 years age group, Male gender, among doctors, among MD/MS educated but no difference found with regards to attitude and significantly better knowledge and Attitude seen in persons with more years of work experience, experience of resuscitation and who have undergone CPR training.