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Background:

  • Out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) in children is rare but serious, often presenting as asystole.
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is critical for improving survival and reducing morbidity in pediatric CPA cases.
  • Understanding parental knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of infant basic life support (IBLS) is crucial for effective community-level preparedness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of parents in Singapore regarding infant basic life support (IBLS).
  • To identify knowledge gaps in IBLS among parents and explore factors influencing this knowledge.
  • To inform the development of targeted educational interventions for parents.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey was conducted among 375 parents of children at the Neonatal Department of Singapore General Hospital.
  • The survey collected demographic data, assessed IBLS knowledge, and explored attitudes and perceptions.
  • Knowledge scores were analyzed overall and stratified by prior IBLS training, with statistical analysis of factors like educational qualification.

Main Results:

  • The median Basic Knowledge (BK) T-score was 7, with a 55% pass rate among parents.
  • Parents with prior IBLS training demonstrated significantly higher BK T-scores (median 8) compared to untrained parents (median 6).
  • Higher educational qualifications correlated positively with all knowledge scores, while advanced knowledge pass rates were low (35.7%) even for trained parents.

Conclusions:

  • Formal infant basic life support (IBLS) training is essential for parents to improve outcomes in pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA).
  • Significant knowledge gaps exist, highlighting the need for structured IBLS education programs for parents in Singapore.
  • Regular refresher courses are recommended to maintain and update parental knowledge and skills in basic life support.