Table 1 Presentation of pre- and post- measurement of the seven statements regarding the participants’ self-confidence performing adult BLS on a 0–100-point Likert scale with the range 0–100 were 0 is No and 100 is Yes
From: To strengthen self-confidence as a step in improving prehospital youth laymen basic life support
Item | Pre Mean (Std) | Post Mean (Std) | Differences mean pre-post | Sig |
|---|---|---|---|---|
I have the knowledge to identify a person suffering from a sudden cardiac arrest | 51 (27) | 90 (13) | 39 | .00 |
range | 0–100 | 50–100 | ||
I would perform chest compression on a person in need of it. | 65 (29) | 91 (16) | 26 | .00 |
range | 0–100 | 25–100 | ||
I would perform mouth to mouth ventilation to a person in need. | 64 (33) | 86 (19) | 22 | .00 |
range | 2–100 | 28–100 | ||
I would risk causing harm to the person I perform CPR on. | 53 (29) | 14 (12) | 39 | .00 |
range | 0–100 | 0–50 | ||
I would use a defibrillator if I had access to one during a cardiac arrest. | 61 (33) | 81 (26) | 20 | .00 |
range | 0–100 | 0–100 | ||
I have the knowledge to give first aid to a person suffering from a traumatic event. | 46 (30) | 86 (16) | 40 | .00 |
range | 0–100 | 50–100 | ||
I would give first aid to a person suffering from a traumatic event. | 54 (31) | 89 (15) | 35 | .00 |
range | 0–100 | 38–100 |