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Tetsuhisa Kitamura1, Chika Nishiyama2, Yukiko Murakami3
1Division of Environmental Medicine and Population Sciences, Department of Social and Environmental Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Osaka, Japan.
Summary
Systematic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training significantly improved elementary school students' attitudes toward performing CPR and using automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The training enhanced confidence and knowledge in pediatric emergency response.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric emergency preparedness
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) education
- Public health interventions
Background:
- Limited data exists on the efficacy of systematic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for young children.
- Understanding the impact on elementary school students' attitudes and knowledge is crucial for developing effective public health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the effectiveness of systematic chest compression-only CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) training for elementary school students.
- To evaluate changes in student attitudes and knowledge regarding CPR and AED use.
- To gather parent and teacher perspectives on CPR training in elementary education.
Main Methods:
- A systematic training program on chest compression-only CPR and AED use was implemented in 17 elementary schools for students aged 10-12 years.
- Questionnaires assessed student attitudes and knowledge before and after the training.
- Parent and teacher views on the training's value were also collected.
Main Results:
- A significant increase in positive attitudes towards CPR was observed post-training, with "yes" responses rising from 50.2% to 75.6%.
- Most students demonstrated understanding of CPR (97.7%) and AED use (98.5%).
- A high percentage of students who initially lacked a positive attitude showed improvement (72.3%).
Conclusions:
- Systematic chest compression-only CPR training is effective in improving elementary school students' attitudes towards CPR.
- The training enhances pediatric emergency response readiness and knowledge.
- Parents and teachers strongly support CPR training in elementary schools.
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