Determining sociodemographic influences on medical emergency activation, CPR initiation, and AED utilization knowledge, and awareness among emergency department attendees at Hospital Sultan Idris Shah Serdang

Omar, Rafiq Sumardi and Abu Bakar, Sherin Intan and Nurumal, Mohd. Said and Che Hasan, Muhammad Kamil and Mohd Arifin, Siti Roshaidai and Mahat, Nur Ain and Jamaludin, Thandar Soe Sumaiyah (2025) Determining sociodemographic influences on medical emergency activation, CPR initiation, and AED utilization knowledge, and awareness among emergency department attendees at Hospital Sultan Idris Shah Serdang. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 21 (6). pp. 237-245. ISSN 1675-8544 E-ISSN 2636-9346

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Abstract

Background: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) usage are vital for improving survival rates during cardiac emergencies. However, public awareness and knowledge about these life-saving techniques remain limited. Objective: This research aimed to examine the sociodemographic factors influencing knowledge and awareness of medical emergency activation, CPR initiation, and AED use among individuals attending the Emergency Department at Hospital Sultan Idris Shah Serdang. Methodology: This cross-sectional research included 282 patients using convenience sampling at the hospital in Malaysia. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire and analyzed with IBM SPSS Version 29.0, employing independent t-tests, ANOVA, and correlation tests to assess the relationship between sociodemographic variables and knowledge of CPR and AED. Results: Most participants were female (58.5%), Muslim (92.5%), and Malay (90.4%), with an average age of 35.2 years. Many were married (58.5%), had a household income below RM 5250 (70.2%), and worked in the private sector (46.2%). About 26.6% reported having family members with heart diseases. Significant sociodemographic factors affecting awareness of CPR and AED included marital status (p=0.010), income (p=0.003), education (p<0.001), employment (p<0.001), and family history of cardiac disease (p<0.001). Knowledge was also linked to marital status (p=0.005), income (p<0.001), education (p<0.001), employment (p=0.007), and family history (p=0.048). Conclusion: Marital status, income, education, employment, and family history influenced CPR and AED awareness. Targeted training, school-based programs, and culturally appropriate initiatives can improve participation and strengthen community readiness for cardiac arrest response

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Knowledge, awareness, household CPR, AED, MERSS
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing > RT89 Specialities in nursing
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Critical Care Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Medical Surgical Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Professional Nursing Studies Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Special Care Nursing
Depositing User:	Dr. Thandar Soe @ Sumaiyah Jamaludin
Date Deposited:	14 Aug 2025 14:43
Last Modified:	14 Aug 2025 14:43
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/122622

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