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Teachers’ knowledge and willingness to attempt Basic Life Support in Ibadan South West Local Government, Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors
1Olonisakin, Bolatito Toyin, MSc, PGD, BEd, BNSC, RN, RM, RNE, (Nursing and CAMH) Email: bolasakin@gmail.com
2Oluwatosin, Oyeninhun A., PhD, MS, BSc, RN, RM, FUICC
3Oluwamotemi, Christiana Adeyoola, PhD, MSc, PGDN, BEd, BNSc, Med (Social Welfare), (Nursing), (Social Welfare)
4Ajisafe, Lateepha Busari, MSc, BNSc, RN, RM, RPHN (Nursing)
Corresponding Author:
Olonisakin, Bolatito Toyin
Email: bolasakin@gmail.com
ONLINE ISSN: 2645-2936
PRINT ISSN: 0795 – 6541
Editor-in-chief
Prof. (Mrs.) Ijeoma O. Ehiemere
University of Nigeria
Editorial Secretary
Dr. Goodluck I. Nshi
Aspen University, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Assistant Editorial Secretary
Prof. Emmanuel Ejembi Anyebe
University of Ilorin, Nigeria
Institutional Affiliation(s)
1College of Nursing, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
2Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
3Public Health Nursing Department, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
4Adeoyo Maternity Teaching Hospital, Yemetu, Ibadan, Oyo State
Citation
Olonisakin, B.T., Oluwatosin, O. A., Oluwamotemi, C.A., & Ajisafe, L.B. (2025). Teachers’ knowledge and willingness to attempt Basic Life Support in Ibadan South West Local Government, Oyo State, Nigeria. The Nursing Scope, 8(2), 45-58. ISSN: 2645-2936 (Online); 0795 – 6541 (Print). https://doi.org/10.59073/thenursingscope82/45-58
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Abstract
Background: The provision of Basic Life Support (BLS) by bystanders like teachers who are custodians of pupils in school environments is critical to increase the survival rates of students who occasionally experience cardiac-related medical emergencies. Although the timely provision of BLS to individuals experiencing medical emergencies like sudden cardiac arrest significantly improves their chances of survival, the implementation rate has been said to be inadequate in Nigeria. Hence, the study assessed knowledge and willingness to perform BLS among teachers in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Method: Descriptive cross-sectional design was used. Multi-stage sampling was adopted in selecting 440 teachers out of 1586 who were given a semi-structured questionnaire for their responses. For knowledge of Basic Life Support and willingness to perform BLS, items were scored. Scores <60% were categorized as inadequate/unwillingness, while scores≥60% were considered adequate/willingness for the variables, respectively.
Results: Most of the teachers were from secondary schools (65.9%), were more females (70.0%), and were aged above 40 years (69.1%), with a mean age ± SD of 45.1±10.2 years. Overall, teachers had adequate knowledge of BLS (54.0%), which translated to a willingness to perform BLS (84.5%).
Conclusion: More than half of the teachers (54.0%) reported adequate knowledge of BLS compared to almost all the teachers (84.5%) demonstrating the willingness to perform BLS. To ensure confidence and adequacy in the provision of the procedure, widespread training programs on BLS should be prioritized.
Keywords: Knowledge, willingness, Basic Life Support, Teachers, Ibadan