HUBUNGAN PENGETAHUAN DENGAN SIKAP KELUARGA TENTANG BANTUAN HIDUP DASAR PADA PASIEN KARDIOVASKULER DI INSTALASI GAWAT DARURAT RUMAH SAKIT UMUM 'AISYIYAH PONOROGO

Cardiac arrest, characterized by sudden cessation of heart function, is a
leading cause of death globally. Family members' knowledge and attitudes toward
Basic Life Support are critical for timely intervention, especially in cardiovascular
emergencies. This study examined the relationship between family knowledge and
attitudes regarding Basic Life Support for cardiovascular patients.
A correlational study with a cross-sectional design was conducted at the
Emergency Department of 'Aisyiyah Ponorogo General Hospital. Participants
included 45 family members of cardiovascular patients, selected via consecutive
sampling. Data were collected using validated questionnaires assessing knowledge
(8 items) and attitudes (6 items, measured via Likert scale). Knowledge was
categorized as "good" (>50% correct) or "poor" (≤50%), while attitudes were
classified as "positive" or "negative" based on mean scores. Chi-square analysis
(α = 0.05) determined the relationship.
Most families (62.2%, n = 28) had poor Basic Life Support knowledge,
while 37.8% (n = 17) demonstrated good knowledge. Attitudes were
predominantly positive (68.9%, n = 31), with 31.1% (n = 14) expressing negative
attitudes. A significant relationship was found between knowledge and attitudes (p
< 0.001), indicating that higher knowledge correlated with more positive attitudes.
The study confirms that knowledge directly influences family attitudes
toward Basic Life Support. Despite generally positive attitudes, inadequate
knowledge levels highlight an urgent need for targeted Basic Life Support
education programs for families of cardiovascular patients. Training initiatives
could enhance emergency preparedness and potentially improve survival
outcomes.