Abstract:
Introduction:Sudden cardiac arrest is a catastrophic medical emergency that may occur at any
time in the hospital or pre-hospital Setting. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic Life
support are important lifesaving, first aid skills. However, evidence regarding this issue is
limited in Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized University Hospital. This study aimed to
assess knowledge, attitude and practice of medical interns, general practitioners and post
graduate residents towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation at Hiwot Fana Comprehensive
Specialized Hospital.
Methodology: - Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted on Medical Interns,
General Practitioners and Post Graduate Resident, who fulfil the inclusion criteria and
working in Hiwot Fana Comprehensive Specialized University Hospital from February 1 –
March 1/2024. All 322 professionals were included in the study. Data was collected through
structured
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version 20. Frequencies and cross tabulations was used to check for missing values and
variables.
Result:-A total of 309 professionals participated in the study with a response rate of 95.96%.
Most of the respondents, 207 (66.99%), were in the age group of 26–30 years and the mean
age ±SD was 27.41±2.59 years. More than two-thirds (73.14%) of the participants were male.
95 (30.74%)(95%CI 25.45 to 36.23) of respondent had adequate knowledge, 88
(28.48%)(95% CI 23.6 to 34.1) respondents had safe practice, and 207 (66.99%) (95%CI
61.71 to 72.26) had favorable attitude.There was association between department of residency,
CPR training and knowledge of CPR (p- value < 0.05).
Conclusion: - In general the knowledge of Medical Interns, General Practitioners and Post
Graduate Residents is poor, which signifies the need for training regarding CPR. The overall
positive attitude is encouraging and poor practice towards CPR should be improved.
