The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services (한국응급구조학회지)

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Knowledge and education levels regarding the basic life support among scuba divers

스쿠버 다이버의 기본인명구조술 교육실태와 지식수준

  • Lee, Hyo-Cheol (Department of Emergency Medical Service, Honam University) ;
  • Lee, Mi-Lim (Department of Dental Hygiene, Honam University)
  • Received : 2014.06.24
  • Accepted : 2014.08.18
  • Published : 2014.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the level of knowledge and education regarding basic life support (BLS) among scuba divers. Methods: Data collected from 125 scuba divers in Jeju-do were subjected to frequency, t-test, ANOVA, and Chi-square analyses using the SPSS 18.0 program. Results: 42.1% of the subjects was trained BLS for more than an hour less than 4 hours, and 52.6% of the subjects was trained BLS for less than 3 months in scuba diving institutions. Statistically significant difference was observed in the competence for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation during BLS education according to gender and age further regarding the necessity of BLS education, significant difference was observed with respect to age, job, academic background, monthly income, and participation period of scuba divers. The divers wished to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (72.8%), medical first aid (8.0%), and measures to be taken in cases of trauma (8.0%). The knowledge score for BLS among scuba divers was significantly different depending on the gender, age, marital status and frequency of participation. Conclusion: It is necessary to develop and implement a safety education program for scuba divers.

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