Purpose: This study was designed to investigate the relationship among knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy with regard to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among undergraduate students.
Methods: The participants in this study were 200 undergradu...
Purpose: This study was designed to investigate the relationship among knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy with regard to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among undergraduate students.
Methods: The participants in this study were 200 undergraduate students who attended university in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. Data were collected from 14 October, to 28 November, 2012 using the Yeon-sook Park, questionnaire. Descriptive statistic, t-test one-way ANOVA and Pearson’s correlation coefficient with SPSSwindows20.0 were used for data analysis.
Results: 1. The total mean score for the degree of knowledge was 9.06 out of 15, the percentage for the degree of attitude about knowledge acquisition and performance intention were over 60%, and the total mean score for the degree of self-efficacy was 56.60 out of 110. 2. The degree of knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy related to general and educational characteristics about CPR showed a statistically meaningful difference of 3. There were significant positive correlations among knowledge, attitude, and self-efficacy about CPR.
Conclusion: To strengthen CPR education, educational support to required conditions and a systematic and integrated CPR program are needed.