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December 6, 2025International Journal of Surgery Global HealthOpen Access

Assessment of myocardial infarction symptom awareness and first-aid preparedness among medical and dental students in Pakistan: an institutional-based cross-sectional study

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SAShazia AfridiSRSuresh Kumar RathiKFKulsoom Fiaz

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Cross-sectional study reveals knowledge gaps in first-aid among medical and dental students, suggesting urgent training needs.

Key Points

  • 57.1% of medical and dental students showed good knowledge of myocardial infarction symptoms, suggesting awareness gaps.
  • Female students outperformed male peers in symptom recognition, 71.2% vs. 52.3%, indicating a need for targeted education.
  • Cross-sectional study assessed knowledge of first-aid practices and confidence in CPR and AED usage among students.
  • Implementation of structured first-aid training is necessary to better prepare students for cardiovascular emergencies.

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Afridi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69337cefb3f947a0a125a39chttps://doi.org/10.1097/gh9.0000000000000593
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