Publication: Knowledge and self-efficacy regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation among caregivers in Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia
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2025-08
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Charlie, Allyn
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital life-saving skill that can significantly increase a person’s chances of survival after a cardiac arrest. In hospital settings, caregivers are often among the first to respond in such emergencies, making their readiness to perform CPR especially important. This study aimed to explore how much caregivers at Hospital Pakar Universiti Sains Malaysia (HPUSM) know about CPR and how confident they feel in performing it. It also looked at how age, gender, and education level might influence their confidence.
significant impact on confidence (p = 0.001), with older caregivers generally feeling less assured. However, gender and education level did not show any significant effects.
In summary, this study highlights the importance of CPR training, especially in improving both knowledge and confidence among caregivers. Targeted training particularly for older caregivers could help fill existing gaps and improve their ability to respond effectively in real-life emergencies.
A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 173 caregivers from five hospital wards. A validated questionnaire adapted from Gao et al. (2024), the Ministry of Health Malaysia (2016) and Ministry of Health Malaysia (2019) was used to assess both CPR knowledge and self-efficacy. The survey included 12 questions on CPR knowledge and 11 on self-efficacy, each rated on a five-point Likert scale. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression with SPSS Version 28.0.
The results showed that caregivers had a moderate level of knowledge and confidence. Most felt comfortable recognizing cardiac arrest and taking initial steps like calling for help, but many were unsure about more technical aspects such as the correct chest compression rate or depth. A strong positive relationship was found between knowledge and self-efficacy (r = 0.851, p < 0.001), meaning that the more knowledgeable caregivers were, the more confident they felt. Age also had a