Effect of CPR Training for Lay Trainees on their Knowledge and Attitudes

심폐소생술 교육이 일반인의 심폐소생술에 대한 지식과 태도에 미치는 효과

  • Lee, Moon-Hee (Department of Coping Rescue, Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station) ;
  • Park, Min-Jung (Department of Preventive Medicine. Chonnam National University Medical School) ;
  • Choi, Soon-Hee (Chonnam National University College of Nursing)
  • 이문희 (광주동부소방서 대응구조과) ;
  • 박민정 (전남대학교 의과대학 예방의학교실) ;
  • 최순희 (전남대학교 간호대학)
  • Published : 2007.05.31

Abstract

Purpose: This study was done to determine the effect of CPR training for lay trainees on their knowledge and attitudes. Method: This was a nonequivalent control group nonsynchronized design. The participants were 60 lay trainees who were conveniently assigned to an experimental or control group. The data were collected from July 1 to September 8, 2004 and analyzed using $x^2$-test, t-test and ANCOVA. Results: The 1st hypothesis, 'Posttest CPR knowledge scores for the experimental group will be higher than scores for the control group' was supported (F=59.44, p=0.001). The 2nd hypothesis, "Posttest CPR attitude scores for the experimental group will be higher than scores for the control group" was supported (F=29.94, p=0.001). Conclusion: This CPR training was effective in increasing the levels of knowledge and attitude for the lay CPR trainees.

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