J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.
2007 May;14(2):198-203.
Effect of CPR Training for Lay Trainees on their Knowledge and Attitudes
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Coping Rescue, Gwangju Dongbu Fire Station, Korea.
- 2Chonnam National University College of Nursing, Korea. choish@jnu.ac.kr
- 3Department of Preventive Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Korea.
Abstract
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PURPOSE: This study was done to determine the effect of CPR training for lay trainees on their knowledge and attitudes.
METHOD: This was a nonequivalent control group nonsynchronized design. The participants were 60 lay trainees who were conveniently assigned to an experimental or control group. The data were collected from July 1 to September 8, 2004 and analyzed using chi-square-test, t-test and ANCOVA.
RESULTS
The 1st hypothesis, "Posttest CPR knowledge scores for the experimental group will be higher than scores for the control group" was supported (F=59.44, p=0.001). The 2nd hypothesis, "Posttest CPR attitude scores for the experimental group will be higher than scores for the control group" was supported (F=29.94, p=0.001).
CONCLUSION
This CPR training was effective in increasing the levels of knowledge and attitude for the lay CPR trainees.