A study on the variables influencing performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation of Pre-Service early childhood teachers

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the variables that positively affect the ability of preterm newborns to perform CPR as a basic study to improve the performance of preterm pre-service early childhood teachers’ performance on CPR. A cross-sectional study carried out among 349 pre-service early childhood teachers attending university in Korea. Data were obtained using multiple-choice questionnaire during Nov, 2017. The data were analyzed using the SPSS 20.0 program perform t-test, ANOVA and Pearson correlation and regression. The pre-service early childhood teachers’ knowledge about CPR was significantly different according to the experience of CPR. The pre-service early childhood teachers’ attitudes toward CPR did not show any significant difference according to the number and frequency of CPR training. The pre-service early childhood teachers’ ability to perform CPR was significantly different according to age and CPR experience. We showed a significant positive correlation between knowledge or attitude and ability to perform CPR. Pre-service early childhood teachers’ attitude toward CPR was positively influenced on CPR performance and negative factor was CPR education. In order to improve the knowledge, attitude and ability to perform CPR of pre-service early childhood teachers, it is necessary to develop a customized program that reflects the latest protocols using appropriate teaching media for infants and young children. In addition, it is important to emphasize the role of early childhood teachers and the importance of CPR in encouraging the will and attitude to actively perform CPR in emergency situations when they become early childhood teachers.