Abstract
<jats:p>Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training on the knowledge levels of male and female participants and to compare knowledge levels before and after the training. Materials and Methods: In this repeated cross-sectional study, the knowledge levels of individuals who participated in examinations before and after CPR training were evaluated. The CPR training was implemented as a structured 6-hour theoretical education program in accordance with current international guidelines. Although the individuals who participated in the pre-training and post-training assessments were drawn from the same population, analyses were conducted using independent samples because individual-level matching was not possible. Knowledge level was measured using a knowledge assessment form consisting of 31 questions and total knowledge scores were calculated. Appropriate parametric and non-parametric statistical tests were applied according to data distribution and correct and incorrect response rates were compared using the chi-square test. Results: After the six-hour CPR training, no significant change was observed in the total knowledge scores of male participants (p>0.05). In contrast, post-training knowledge scores increased significantly among female participants and across all participants (p<0.001). The effect of training on knowledge level was determined to be of moderate magnitude for female participants and for the overall group. Conclusion: CPR training significantly increased knowledge levels among female participants and across all participants. The findings indicate that the effectiveness of CPR training may differ by sex.</jats:p>