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  • Emergency Medicine
  • Public Health Education
  • Cardiovascular Resuscitation

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  • 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.