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KMID : 1140520190230030053
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Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services
2019 Volume.23 No. 3 p.53 ~ p.65
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Awareness of good Samaritan law and attitude toward basic life support in university students
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Choi Eun-Sook
Lee Kyoung-Youl
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Abstract
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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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KEYWORD
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Attitude, Awareness, Basic life support, Good Samaritan law
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