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  • Emergency Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) is critical for immediate emergency care.
  • Assessing BLS knowledge in non-medical populations is vital for public safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate Basic Life Support (BLS) knowledge levels.
  • To identify factors influencing BLS knowledge in the Arab non-medical population.

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional online survey conducted in nine Arab countries.
  • Data collected from 4465 participants on demographics and BLS knowledge.

Main Results:

  • 56.89% of participants demonstrated BLS knowledge.
  • Higher scores observed in trained individuals, urban residents, and specific countries (Yemen vs. Morocco).
  • Age, information sources, and training were significant predictors of BLS knowledge.

Conclusions:

  • BLS knowledge in the Arab non-medical population is moderate but inadequate.
  • Non-medical individuals require BLS training for effective emergency response.
  • Public health initiatives should focus on improving BLS awareness and skills.