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  • Emergency Medicine
  • Public Health
  • Cardiovascular Resuscitation

Background:

  • Basic life support (BLS) is critical for survival, yet knowledge is often insufficient in the general population.
  • Limited data exists on BLS knowledge among young adults in Switzerland.
  • This study assesses BLS knowledge in Swiss conscripts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate BLS knowledge among Swiss conscripts.
  • To identify factors associated with BLS knowledge levels in this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • An anonymous online survey was administered to Swiss conscripts during military recruitment.
  • BLS knowledge was assessed using a Likert scale (1-6).
  • Statistical analyses, including ordinal logistic regression, were used to determine correlations.

Main Results:

  • Of 735 participants, 20% had no prior BLS training, and 23% achieved a high knowledge score (≥5).
  • 20% did not know the Swiss emergency number; 54% incorrectly believed CPR could worsen cardiac arrest outcomes.
  • BLS training, female gender, and German as a native language were linked to higher scores, while long intervals since training and unemployment were linked to lower scores.

Conclusions:

  • Swiss conscripts demonstrate inadequate knowledge of emergency numbers and BLS principles.
  • Despite knowledge gaps, conscripts show high awareness and motivation for BLS.
  • Promoting BLS training in educational and professional settings is crucial.