Assessment of Awareness and Knowledge Levels of Individuals Over the Age of 18 Regarding Automated External Defibrillator

Ebru Çelebi; Ganime Esra Soysal

doi:10.31067/acusaglik.1426037

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Assessment of Awareness and Knowledge Levels of Individuals Over the Age of 18 Regarding Automated External Defibrillator

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Purpose: This study aimed to assess the levels of awareness and knowledge pertaining to automated external defibrillator (AED) devices among individuals aged 18 and older. Methods: The population for this descriptive study encompassed all individuals aged 18 and above. The study sample included literate individuals who expressed a willingness to participate and had access to the internet. A total of 217 individuals were enrolled in the study. Data were collected between November and December 2021 via a 'Data Collection Form' and an 'AED Information Form'. These forms were distributed to participants through a link generated on surveey.com. Results: The mean age of the study participants was 31.92±10.9 years. Of the participants, 65.9% (n:143) were employed in fields unrelated to healthcare, and 10.6% (n:23) held first-aid certifications. Findings revealed that 47.0% (n:102) of the participants had prior knowledge of AEDs, while 57.6% (n:125) were unaware of AED locations. A total of 53.0% (n:115) were uncertain about who could operate an AED, 84.3% (n:183) lacked knowledge about AED operation, and 79.7% (n:173) expressed a desire for AED device and usage training. Importantly, participants with first-aid training exhibited higher levels of AED-related knowledge. Conclusion: Despite the relatively low baseline knowledge and awareness of AEDs among participants, there is a clear willingness to receive education on this life-saving device.

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Emergency Medicine , Health Services and Systems (Other)

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Ebru Çelebi ^*
0000-0003-2874-7395
Türkiye

Ganime Esra Soysal ^*
0000-0002-8291-4310
Türkiye

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March 21, 2025

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April 10, 2025

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January 26, 2024

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March 15, 2024

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Year 2025 Volume: 16 Number: 2

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Çelebi E, Soysal GE (April 1, 2025) Assessment of Awareness and Knowledge Levels of Individuals Over the Age of 18 Regarding Automated External Defibrillator. Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 16 2 225–232.

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