Gender perspective in cardiopulmonary resuscitation training: Evaluation of an educational intervention using a...

To evaluate knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to patient sex, and to analyze whether a gender-perspective training intervention can influence these aspects.

Quasi-experimental study with random allocation and pre-post evaluation.

Faculty of Medicine (University of Murcia).

96 students; 42% men and 58% women.

Participants completed a baseline survey and performed a simulation using a mannequin with female anatomy. Subsequently, they were randomized to an experimental or control group. The experimental group received a CPR training workshop with a gender perspective and repeated both the survey and the simulation, while the control group completed both evaluations without training.

Theoretical knowledge, perception of safety, performance of technical skills, and attitude toward CPR in women.

At baseline, no differences were observed between the two groups. After the intervention, the experimental group showed higher perception of safety, with significant improvements in chest exposure (5 [1-8] vs 2 [1-4], P < .001), reduction of fear of misinterpretations (7 [3-8] vs 3 [1-6], P < .001), and perception that breasts may affect CPR (6 [5-8] vs 3 [1-5], P < .001). In addition, better CPR performance and appropriate placement of defibrillator pads (31.6% vs 84.2%, P < .001) in relation to breast anatomy.

Training with a gender perspective is associated with improved knowledge, skills, and attitudes toward the resuscitation of women and may contribute to reducing training barriers and increasing confidence of future professionals.