Evaluation of knowledge, awareness, and attitude toward basic life support among the non-medical students: A cross-sectional study

Rajitha Maddala; Kumar Pojala

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Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2023; 13(9): 1992-1996

doi: 10.5455/njppp.2023.13.07359202331072023

Evaluation of knowledge, awareness, and attitude toward basic life support among the non-medical students: A cross-sectional study

Rajitha Maddala, Kumar Pojala.

Abstract
Background: Basic life support (BLS) is crucial for ensuring that an individual can provide lifesaving care in an emergency. This can happen within 1 h. Either the heartbeat is insufficient to keep the person alive, or the heart stops functioning altogether. Knowledge of BLS is mandatory for medical professionals to save the lives of people around us.

Aims and Objectives: The present study aimed evaluation of awareness toward BLS among the non-medical students such as engineering and master in business management students.

Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Sri Sarathi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Nuzvid, Krishna Dist., Andhra Pradesh, India. The total number of participants was 684 in number. A printed questionnaire containing 15 questions was distributed to the students willing to participate. The data were collected and analyzed.

Results: Among the 684 participants, 672 answered all the questions. Among them, the female participants are 60.0877%, and male participants are 39.9122%.

Conclusion: Even 93% of people are aware that BLS can save the lives of people, but because of a lack of training, they are not coming forward.

Key words: Basic Life Support; Knowledge; Awareness; Attitude; Non-medical Students

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Maddala R, Pojala K. Evaluation of knowledge, awareness, and attitude toward basic life support among the non-medical students: A cross-sectional study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol. 2023; 13(9): 1992-1996. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.07359202331072023

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Maddala, R. & Pojala, . K. (2023) Evaluation of knowledge, awareness, and attitude toward basic life support among the non-medical students: A cross-sectional study. Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol, 13 (9), 1992-1996. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.07359202331072023

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Maddala, Rajitha, and Kumar Pojala. 2023. Evaluation of knowledge, awareness, and attitude toward basic life support among the non-medical students: A cross-sectional study. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 13 (9), 1992-1996. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.07359202331072023

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Maddala, Rajitha, and Kumar Pojala. "Evaluation of knowledge, awareness, and attitude toward basic life support among the non-medical students: A cross-sectional study." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 13 (2023), 1992-1996. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.07359202331072023

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Maddala, Rajitha, and Kumar Pojala. "Evaluation of knowledge, awareness, and attitude toward basic life support among the non-medical students: A cross-sectional study." National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology 13.9 (2023), 1992-1996. Print. doi:10.5455/njppp.2023.13.07359202331072023

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