The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

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Awareness of good Samaritan law and attitude toward basic life support in university students

대학생의 선의의 응급의료면책에 대한 인식과 기본심폐소생술에 대한 태도

  • Choi, Eun-Sook (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Kongju National University) ;
  • Lee, Kyoung-Youl (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Kongju National University)
  • 최은숙 (국립공주대학교 응급구조학과) ;
  • 이경열 (국립공주대학교 응급구조학과)
  • Received : 2019.11.10
  • Accepted : 2019.12.13
  • Published : 2019.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the awareness of good Samaritan law and attitude toward basic life support (BLS) of university students. Methods: A 29-item questionnaire survey was conducted among 147 students in A university. The participants were freshmen and sophomores who had received cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training in middle or high school. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS 21.0. Results: The majority (85%) of the participants knew about the good Samaritan clause in the Emergency Medical Service Act, but only about half (58.5%) knew about the Non-rescuer Act. Almost all of the patients said they would administer CPR to patients and showed a positive attitude toward BLS (3.74±0.40). Conclusion: Greater help attitude was exhibited by those who knew the good Samaritan law. These findings suggested that such education may increase their likelihood or helping in emergencies.

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