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S V Santos1, M R R A Margarido1, I S Caires1
1Programa de Educação Tutorial, Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil.
Summary
First aid knowledge varies among undergraduates; biological science students are more likely to know emergency service numbers and enroll in basic life support courses. Many students recognize emergencies but lack critical skills for cardiac arrest.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Assessing first aid knowledge in new university undergraduates is crucial for public health preparedness.
- Understanding how academic discipline influences first aid awareness can inform targeted educational interventions.
- Evaluating preparedness for pre-hospital emergencies, including cardiac arrest, is vital for improving survival rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the first aid knowledge of new undergraduates, specifically regarding emergency service activation and cardiac arrest response.
- To determine if the students' chosen field of study impacts their first aid knowledge and willingness to enroll in courses.
- To identify gaps in basic life support skills among university entrants.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was administered to 1038 new undergraduates across biological sciences, physical sciences, and humanities.
- The survey assessed knowledge of activating the Mobile Emergency Attendance Service (MEAS/SAMU), recognizing emergencies, and first aid for cardiac arrest.
- Student willingness to enroll in a first aid course was also evaluated.
Main Results:
- 58.5% of students knew how to activate MEAS/SAMU, with biological science students showing higher knowledge (61.4% vs. 54.3%).
- While most could identify emergency situations, only 17.7% would perform chest compressions for cardiac arrest.
- 74.7% of biological science students expressed willingness to enroll in a first aid course, compared to 51.1% of non-biological science students.
Conclusions:
- A significant proportion of new undergraduates lack essential knowledge of emergency service activation and basic life support skills for cardiac arrest.
- Biological science students demonstrated greater awareness of emergency services and higher interest in basic life support training.
- Targeted first aid education is needed for undergraduates, particularly those outside biological sciences, to improve emergency response capabilities.
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