Knowledge, attitude, practice, and associated factors of physicians towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation at a tertiary hospital in Ethiopia
Introduction: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is performed on victims of cardiac arrest. It is important for health professionals to successfully perform these lifesaving skills. This study aimed to assess the CPR knowledge, attitude, practice, and associated factors of physicians working at Hiw...
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| description | Introduction: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is performed on victims of cardiac arrest. It is important for health professionals to successfully perform these lifesaving skills. This study aimed to assess the CPR knowledge, attitude, practice, and associated factors of physicians working at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Eastern Ethiopia. Methods: An institutional-based cross-sectional study was implemented. A stratified random sampling technique was used. A self-administered questionnaire and a manikin was used to assess CPR skills. The results are presented in the text, tables, and graphs. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with levels of competency. The adjusted odds ratio with the corresponding 95 % confidence interval was calculated to show the strength of the association. Results: This study revealed that 63.7 % [95 % CI 57 % -71 %] of the physicians had good knowledge, and their overall competency in CPR was found to be 63 % [95 % CI 54 % - 72 %]. They have a positive attitude regarding the importance of CPR and a willingness to provide CPR. Physicians who took resuscitation training (adjusted odds ratio 11.8 [4.29–32.42]) and a specialist (adjusted odds ratio 7.99 [1.87–34.27]) were more competent than their counterparts. Discussion: The results demonstrate suboptimal CPR competency among physicians’ representatives at a tertiary hospital in Eastern Ethiopia. Taking CPR training and being a specialist were found to have an effect on being competent in CPR. Participants reported positive attitudes toward doing CPR. A system of regular, updated refresher training for physicians should be implemented to maintain CPR competencies. Hospitals should also be equipped with materials and drugs needed for CPR. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e151b82b3cdd4a47b99202e37d5d36732025-08-20T02:25:44ZengElsevierAfrican Journal of Emergency Medicine2211-419X2025-06-0115260761210.1016/j.afjem.2025.04.002Knowledge, attitude, practice, and associated factors of physicians towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation at a tertiary hospital in EthiopiaNatan Mulubrhan Alemseged0Gobena Tesfaye1Abera Admas2Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, Ethiopia; Correspondence author at. Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, EthiopiaDepartment of Public health, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, EthiopiaDepartment of Epidemiology, College of Health and Medical Sciences, Haramaya University, Harar, EthiopiaIntroduction: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is performed on victims of cardiac arrest. It is important for health professionals to successfully perform these lifesaving skills. This study aimed to assess the CPR knowledge, attitude, practice, and associated factors of physicians working at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized Hospital Eastern Ethiopia. Methods: An institutional-based cross-sectional study was implemented. A stratified random sampling technique was used. A self-administered questionnaire and a manikin was used to assess CPR skills. The results are presented in the text, tables, and graphs. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with levels of competency. The adjusted odds ratio with the corresponding 95 % confidence interval was calculated to show the strength of the association. Results: This study revealed that 63.7 % [95 % CI 57 % -71 %] of the physicians had good knowledge, and their overall competency in CPR was found to be 63 % [95 % CI 54 % - 72 %]. They have a positive attitude regarding the importance of CPR and a willingness to provide CPR. Physicians who took resuscitation training (adjusted odds ratio 11.8 [4.29–32.42]) and a specialist (adjusted odds ratio 7.99 [1.87–34.27]) were more competent than their counterparts. Discussion: The results demonstrate suboptimal CPR competency among physicians’ representatives at a tertiary hospital in Eastern Ethiopia. Taking CPR training and being a specialist were found to have an effect on being competent in CPR. Participants reported positive attitudes toward doing CPR. A system of regular, updated refresher training for physicians should be implemented to maintain CPR competencies. Hospitals should also be equipped with materials and drugs needed for CPR.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X2500014XCPRPhysician competencyHiwot Fana HospitalCardiac arrestResuscitation trainingemergency care |
| spellingShingle | Natan Mulubrhan Alemseged Gobena Tesfaye Abera Admas Knowledge, attitude, practice, and associated factors of physicians towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation at a tertiary hospital in Ethiopia African Journal of Emergency Medicine CPR Physician competency Hiwot Fana Hospital Cardiac arrest Resuscitation training emergency care |
| title | Knowledge, attitude, practice, and associated factors of physicians towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation at a tertiary hospital in Ethiopia |
| title_full | Knowledge, attitude, practice, and associated factors of physicians towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation at a tertiary hospital in Ethiopia |
| title_fullStr | Knowledge, attitude, practice, and associated factors of physicians towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation at a tertiary hospital in Ethiopia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Knowledge, attitude, practice, and associated factors of physicians towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation at a tertiary hospital in Ethiopia |
| title_short | Knowledge, attitude, practice, and associated factors of physicians towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation at a tertiary hospital in Ethiopia |
| title_sort | knowledge attitude practice and associated factors of physicians towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation at a tertiary hospital in ethiopia |
| topic | CPR Physician competency Hiwot Fana Hospital Cardiac arrest Resuscitation training emergency care |
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