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Knowledge and Attitudes toward Basic Life Support among Medical Students in Oman
Sheikha Albadi1, Hafidh Al-Hadi1, Sunil K Nadar1
1Department of Medicine, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
Summary
Medical students in Oman demonstrated insufficient knowledge of basic life support (BLS) despite positive attitudes toward BLS training. Early BLS education is crucial for improving student preparedness.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Basic life support (BLS) is a critical skill for healthcare professionals.
- Assessing BLS knowledge and attitudes among medical students is essential for curriculum development.
- Oman's medical students' preparedness in BLS requires evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the knowledge level of basic life support (BLS) among medical students in Oman.
- To assess medical students' attitudes towards BLS training.
- To identify factors influencing BLS knowledge and attitudes in this population.
Main Methods:
- A prospective, cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study was conducted.
- Validated questionnaires were distributed to 304 undergraduate medical students at Sultan Qaboos University.
- Data were collected from July 2017 to February 2018.
Main Results:
- Over half (53.6%) of students had insufficient BLS knowledge, despite a mean score of 5.5 ± 2.1.
- Knowledge scores positively correlated with the year of training and prior BLS training (p < 0.001).
- 97.4% supported integrating BLS into the curriculum, with 74% willing to perform BLS on strangers.
Conclusions:
- Omani medical students exhibit a gap in BLS knowledge but possess favorable attitudes towards training.
- Prior BLS training significantly enhances knowledge levels.
- Implementing early and comprehensive BLS training is recommended for medical students.
