TY - JOUR
T1 - I don't want to put myself in harm's way trying to help somebody
T2 - Public knowledge and attitudes towards bystander CPR in North East England – findings from a qualitative interview study
AU - Charlton, Karl
AU - Blair, Laura
AU - Scott, Stephanie
AU - Davidson, Tom
AU - Scott, Jason
AU - Burrow, Emma
AU - McClelland, Graham
AU - Mason, Alex
N1 - Funding information: The study was supported by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria (NENC). The ARC had no part in the design or delivery of the study, or in the preparation of this manuscript.
PY - 2023/12/1
Y1 - 2023/12/1
N2 - Background: Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BCPR), and public access defibrillator (PAD) use are essential links in the ‘Chain of Survival’ for out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). In England, BCPR is delivered in only 40% of cases and population-level studies suggest this may be because of lower socio-economic status (SES). There is little qualitative evidence exploring BCPR and SES in Northern England. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions and willingness of members of the public to deliver BCPR and use a PAD in communities of varying SES across Northern England. Methods: In-depth interviews between September 2021–January 2022 with 20 participants. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Findings: Perceptions and attitudes towards BCPR were underpinned by multiple, intersecting factors, contextualised by the individual's unique societal position. A poor understanding of BCPR and very limited knowledge of PAD use was identified, precipitated by language and education marginalisation. Willingness and confidence to attempt BCPR was driven by a sense of social cohesion. Barriers to delivering BCPR initiatives centred upon difficulties with engagement in all communities, particularly closed communities and those not in employment. Conclusions: Willingness and ability to deliver BCPR lie beyond SES alone. Future initiatives to improve rates of BCPR should take an intersectional, place-based approach, and be co-developed in conjunction with local communities and delivered in a format that people find convenient. Further research is required to understand how targeted initiatives should be delivered and how these result in improved outcomes from OHCA.
AB - Background: Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (BCPR), and public access defibrillator (PAD) use are essential links in the ‘Chain of Survival’ for out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). In England, BCPR is delivered in only 40% of cases and population-level studies suggest this may be because of lower socio-economic status (SES). There is little qualitative evidence exploring BCPR and SES in Northern England. The aim of this study was to explore the perceptions and willingness of members of the public to deliver BCPR and use a PAD in communities of varying SES across Northern England. Methods: In-depth interviews between September 2021–January 2022 with 20 participants. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Findings: Perceptions and attitudes towards BCPR were underpinned by multiple, intersecting factors, contextualised by the individual's unique societal position. A poor understanding of BCPR and very limited knowledge of PAD use was identified, precipitated by language and education marginalisation. Willingness and confidence to attempt BCPR was driven by a sense of social cohesion. Barriers to delivering BCPR initiatives centred upon difficulties with engagement in all communities, particularly closed communities and those not in employment. Conclusions: Willingness and ability to deliver BCPR lie beyond SES alone. Future initiatives to improve rates of BCPR should take an intersectional, place-based approach, and be co-developed in conjunction with local communities and delivered in a format that people find convenient. Further research is required to understand how targeted initiatives should be delivered and how these result in improved outcomes from OHCA.
KW - Bystander help
KW - Inequality
KW - Intersectionality
KW - Out of hospital cardiac arrest
KW - Place-based
KW - Social deprivation
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U2 - 10.1016/j.ssmqr.2023.100294
DO - 10.1016/j.ssmqr.2023.100294
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85163876029
SN - 2667-3215
VL - 4
JO - SSM - Qualitative Research in Health
JF - SSM - Qualitative Research in Health
M1 - 100294
ER -