Abstract
To assess the level of knowledge of CPR and its association with socio-demographic variables among undergraduate nursing students
The analytical cross-sectional design was used. The research was conducted at Jesus and Mary Institute of Nursing and Allied Sciences and Male College of Nursing, Sindh Government Hospital Liaquatabad Karachi, Pakistan. The target population comprises of undergraduate nursing students. The non-probability convenience sampling technique was used to select sample. The sample size of 157 participants was calculated using open epi software. Independent t-test and ANOVA were used as a statistical test to find out the association among different variables.
The results of the research study showed that 66.2% of nursing students had adequate knowledge levels and 33.8% of nursing students had inadequate knowledge levels. The only significant association was found between academic year and CPR knowledge (p-value =0.001). No significant relationships were identified between socio-demographic variables and CPR Knowledge.
The current study concluded that majority of the nursing students had good knowledge levels. The study also revealed that education levels have a significant impact on CPR Knowledge, Awareness sessions and workshops on CPR should be conducted regularly among nursing students Practical training sessions using mannequins should be included to improve hands-on skills.