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Knowledge About Basic Life Support Among University Students
1Critical Care Unit, Unidade Local de Saúde São José, Lisbon, PRT.
Cureus
|January 24, 2025
Summary
University students with basic life support (BLS) training show greater emergency response confidence. Integrating BLS education earlier, even in secondary schools, is crucial for widespread preparedness.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Public Health Education
- Cardiovascular Resuscitation
Background:
- Basic life support (BLS) is critical for emergency response, yet student preparedness and interest are understudied, particularly in non-medical fields.
- Assessing BLS knowledge and confidence in university populations is essential for improving public health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the level of basic life support (BLS) knowledge, confidence, and interest among university students.
- To identify disparities in BLS training access and preparedness between health and non-health-related student populations.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was administered to 427 University of Beira Interior (UBI) students.
- Data collected included previous BLS exposure, perceived competence, and training preferences.
Main Results:
- Students with prior BLS training (57.6%) demonstrated significantly higher confidence and preparedness in emergency response compared to untrained students (42.4%).
- A notable gap in BLS training access exists for students in non-health-related fields.
- Students expressed a strong interest in practical BLS training sessions.
Conclusions:
- Integrating BLS training earlier in education, including secondary levels, is vital for enhancing population-wide emergency response capabilities.
- Widespread, practical, and accessible BLS training can significantly improve outcomes during emergencies like cardiac arrest.
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