Knowledge, willingness, and self-efficacy in CPR: A two-phase study of prevalence and preliminary peer-led workshop in a Malaysian tertiary institution

Background

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest remains a major public health concern, and early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) by bystanders is crucial for improving survival outcomes. University students represent an important target population for CPR education because they are socially active, highly accessible, and capable of disseminating lifesaving knowledge within the wider community. However, inadequate CPR knowledge, low willingness to perform CPR, and poor self-efficacy remain common among university students in Malaysia.