Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitudes Regarding Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Case of Cardiac Arrest among the Population in the Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia.

INTRODUCTION: For cardiac arrest victims, providing high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a fundamental component of initial care, especially in out-of-hospital settings. We sought to assess the knowledge of nonmedically trained individuals about CPR in case of cardiac arrest in the population of Jazan, Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional survey containing 22 questions was administered to individuals aged ≥ 18 years who were not health-care providers. The sample comprised residents of Jazan, Saudi Arabia. The survey included knowledge about the signs of cardiac arrest, previous experiences with CPR, knowledge of basic life support (BLS), and concerns related to CPR. RESULTS: This study examined responses from 480 people to assess their knowledge of CPR. More than one-half were female, and only 33% were male. Only 36.04% reported having received CPR training. In the event of a family member's cardiac arrest, more than 90% state that they would perform CPR. If a family member suffered a sudden cardiac arrest, more than 70% would call an ambulance immediately, whereas only 48% would call an ambulance if the same thing happened to a stranger. Fear of making a mistake was the most common reason for not performing CPR (70.63%). The media was the most common source of CPR training. Women were more aware of the warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest than men. Women were also more likely than men to perform CPR or call for assistance. Furthermore, women were significantly more likely than men to discontinue CPR on a sudden cardiac arrest patient for fear of stopping a working heart or being contaminated by blood or vomit. Few respondents were willing to undergo CPR training; students, homemakers, and retired people were more willing to be trained in CPR than others. CONCLUSION: In the Saudi Arabian province of Jazan, nonmedically trained people demonstrated a low level of CPR training and knowledge. We believe that making BLS courses available to the general public will increase CPR awareness and understanding among adults and increase survival rates in cases of sudden cardiac arrest.

Résumé Introduction:Pour les victimes d'un arrêt cardiaque, la prestation d'une réanimation cardiorespiratoire (RCP) de haute qualité est un élément fondamental de lains, notamment en milieu extra-hospitalier. Nous avons cherché à évaluer les connaissances des personnes non formées médicalement sur la RCP en cas d'insuffisance cardiaque. arrestation dans la population de Jazan, Arabie Saoudite.Matériels et méthodes:Une enquête transversale contenant 22 questions a été administrée personnes âgées de ≥ 18 ans qui n'étaient pas des prestataires de soins de santé. L'échantillon comprenait des résidents de Jazan, en Arabie saoudite. L'enquête comprenait connaissance des signes d'arrêt cardiaque, expériences antérieures avec la RCR, connaissance du maintien de la vie de base (BLS) et préoccupations liées à RCR.Résultats:Cette étude a examiné les réponses de 480 personnes pour évaluer leur connaissance de la RCR. Plus de la moitié étaient des femmes, et seulement 33 % étaient des hommes. Seulement 36,04 % ont déclaré avoir reçu une formation en RCR. En cas d'arrêt cardiaque d'un membre de la famille, plus de 90 % déclarent qu'ils effectueraient la RCR. Si un membre de la famille subissait un arrêt cardiaque soudain, plus de 70 % appelleraient une ambulance immédiatement, alors que seulement 48% appelleraient une ambulance si la même chose arrivait à un étranger. La peur de faire une erreur était la raison la plus courante pour ne pas pratiquer la RCR (70,63 %). Les médias étaient la source la plus courante de formation en RCR. Les femmes étaient plus conscientes des signes avant-coureurs d'arrêt cardiaque soudain que les hommes. Les femmes étaient également plus susceptibles que les hommes d'effectuer une RCR ou d'appeler à l'aide. Par ailleurs, les femmes étaient significativement plus susceptibles que les hommes d'interrompre la RCR sur un patient en arrêt cardiaque soudain de peur d'arrêter un cœur qui fonctionnait ou d'être contaminé par du sang ou des vomissures. Peu de répondants étaient disposés à suivre une formation en RCR; les étudiants, les femmes au foyer et les retraités étaient plus disposés à suivre une formation en RCR que d'autres.Conclusion:Dans la province saoudienne de Jazan, des personnes non formées médicalement ont démontré une faible niveau de formation et de connaissances en RCR. Nous pensons que rendre les cours BLS accessibles au grand public augmentera la sensibilisation à la RCP et la compréhension chez les adultes et augmenter les taux de survie en cas d'arrêt cardiaque soudain.

The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Preference of Radiology as a Future Specialty Among Medical Students at Jazan University, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare continues to spark interest and has been the subject of extensive discussion in recent years as well as its potential effects on future medical specialties, including radiology. In this study, we aimed to study the impact of AI on the preference of medical students at Jazan University in choosing radiology as a future specialty. Methodology An observational cross-sectional study was conducted using a pre-tested self-administered online questionnaire among medical students at Jazan University. Data were cleaned, coded, entered, and analyzed using SPSS (SPSS Inc., USA) version 25. Statistical significance was defined as a P-value of less than 0.05. We examined the respondents' preference for radiology rankings with the presence and absence of AI. Radiology's ranking as a preferred specialty with or without AI integration was statistically analyzed for associations with baseline characteristics, personal opinions, and previous exposures among those who had radiology as one of their top three options. Results Approximately 27.4% of males and 28.3% of females ranked radiology among their top three preferred choices. Almost 65.2% were exposed to radiology topics through pre-clinical lectures. The main sources of information about AI for the studied group were medical students (41%) and the Internet (27.5%). The preference of students for radiology was significantly affected when it is assessed by AI (P < 0.05). Around (16.1%) of those who chose radiology as one of their top three choices strongly agree that AI will decrease the job opportunities for radiologists. Logistic regression analysis showed that being a female is significantly associated with an increased chance to replace radiology with other specialty when it is integrated with AI (Crude odds ratio (COR) = 1.91). Conclusion Our results demonstrated that the students' choices were significantly affected by the presence of AI. Thereover, to raise medical students' knowledge and awareness of the potential positive effects of AI, it is necessary to organize an educational campaign, webinars, and conferences.

The Health Belief Model Modifying Factors Associated with Missed Clinic Appointments among Individuals with Sickle Cell Disease in the Jazan Province, Saudi Arabia.

In treating chronic illnesses, such as sickle cell disease (SCD), outpatient care is essential; poor adherence in attending clinic appointments can lead to serious outcomes. SCD is highly prevalent in Saudi Arabia, and patients with SCD are advised to follow up with their treating physician in order to control this disease manifestation and to better forecast its complications. Studies evaluating missed appointments among patients with SCD are rare. Therefore, the current study aimed to use the health belief model's modifying factors in order to evaluate the variables associated with poor adherence in attending appointments. A total of 381 participants with SCD from various regions in the Jazan Province, southwestern Saudi Arabia, were included. The survey instrument included socioeconomic determinants, factors associated with poor adherence in attending outpatient appointments, and solutions under the conceptual framework of the health belief model. A descriptive analysis was conducted and the factors that impacted adherence in attending the appointments were evaluated. In the current sample, respondents with SCD from 21 to 30 years represented 41%, which was followed by participants who were 11 to 20 years at 21.5%. In addition, about 60% of the participants were women. Further, approximately 62% of the patients admitted were missing one or more outpatient appointments in the previous year, which was significantly related to various factors, such as socioeconomic characteristics and patient residence. Forgetting the appointment was the main reason for skipping outpatient appointments for patients with SCD; as such, reminders appear to be a good solution for most participants. Our findings indicated that modifying components of the health belief model, including age, level of education, income, patients' residence, and lacking cues to action (such as reminders) are important in explaining the reason for poor adherence in attending appointments. Thus, efforts are needed to address these factors and to ensure that SCD patients uphold their appointments. Future studies should examine the clinical, psychological, and epidemiological aspects that are linked with missed consultations.