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Table 4 A comparison of factor components in schoolchildren (N1 = 764 / N2 = 566) with excellent CPR knowledge vs. in those with lower level of CPR knowledge

From: The impact of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training on schoolchildren and their CPR knowledge, attitudes toward CPR, and willingness to help others and to perform CPR: mixed methods research design

Grouping according to number of points achieved

Prior to training (n = 763)

After CPR training (n = 565)

n1

Mean

Std. Deviation

t statistics (p-value)

n2

Mean

Std. Deviation

t statistics (p-value)

Attitude toward helping others *

Lower level of CPR knowledge

718

4,30

0,46

− 3876 (0,001)

366

4,45

0,35

− 2165 (0,031)

Excellent CPR knowledge

45

4,55

0,41

199

4,52

0,34

Self-confidence *

Lower level of CPR knowledge

718

3,60

0,77

− 3403 (0,001)

366

4,08

0,48

0,561 (0,575)

Excellent CPR knowledge

45

4,00

0,71

199

4,05

0,49

  1. Legend: N1 Number of schoolchildren respondents prior to CPR training, N2 Number of schoolchildren respondents after CPR training, n Number of answers, M Mean, SD Standard deviation; t-test; *Difference is statistically significant (p < 0.05)