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Knowledge, Attitudes & Practices (KAP) of CPR+AED Survey 2020
Every two years, we survey Singaporeans to assess their knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) and CPR+AED. In 2020, we surveyed 1,003 random Singaporeans aged 16 to 64, and we are heartened to see that the latest results show a further understanding of AEDs, an increase in CPR+AED training rates amongst Singaporeans, and willingness to help a stranger during an emergency.
Survey Questions
Note: Statistics presented may not add up to 100% due to the rounding-off effect. Respondents selected more than one answer for some questions.
Is cardiac arrest the same as a heart attack?
| Yes: 48% (46% in 2018) | No: 43% (47% in 2018) | Don’t know: 9% (8% in 2018) |
Have you ever come across a cardiac arrest case?
| Yes: 9% (6% in 2018) | No: 89% (92% in 2018) | Don’t know: 1% (2% in 2018) |
What did you do?
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When a person has a cardiac arrest, must CPR+AED be started immediately?
| Yes: 68% (78% in 2018) | No: 22% (11% in 2018) | Don’t know: 7% (11% in 2018) |
If a stranger suddenly collapses, should you start CPR if he/she is:
Not breathing at all?
| Yes: 87% (88% in 2018) | No: 9% (same as 2018) | Don’t know: 4% (same as 2018) |
Not breathing normally (e.g. gasping)?
| Yes: 41% (53% in 2018) | No: 48% (21% in 2018) | Don’t know: 11% (26% in 2018) |
Still breathing normally?
| Yes: 21% (14% in 2018) | No: 72% (80% in 2018) | Don’t know: 7% (6% in 2018) |
What number would you dial for an emergency ambulance?
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Key Learnings
Cardiac Arrest vs Heart Attack
| 43% of the respondents (47% in 2018) could differentiate correctly between cardiac arrest and a heart attack. |
Help during cardiac arrest
| 54% of respondents (47% in 2018) expressed willingness to help a stranger in an emergency situation – reflecting the waning of the bystander effect. |
Change in CPR+AED learning attitudes
| There is a significant increase in the number of individuals trained in CPR+AED. 50% of respondents (35% in 2018) have learned to perform CPR and 28% (18% in 2018) have learned to use an AED. |
What are some reasons for not performing CPR on a stranger who collapses in public?
- Afraid of harming the person: 48%
- Afraid to be sued if the person dies: 18%
- Mouth-to-mouth breathing is unhygienic: 29%
- Being wrongfully accused of sexual harassment: 6%
- Fear of embarrassment in public: 4%
Do you know what this sign means?
| Yes: 83% (77% in 2018) | No: 17% (21% in 2018) |
What are some reasons for not using an AED on a stranger who collapses in public?
- An AED looks difficult to use: 42%
- I do not think I am allowed to use an AED: 14%
- An AED will not help the person: 8%
- Afraid that an AED will harm the person: 8%
- Don’t know how to use an AED: 7%
Who do you think is allowed to use an AED?
| Only persons who have been trained before: 68% (65% in 2018) | Doctors and nurses: 34% (40% in 2018) | Anyone (including me): 42% (24% in 2018) |
Research Methodology
- Face-to-face survey using tablets
- Door-to-door, random sampling methods
- Sample size:
- Members: n=1,003
- Singaporeans aged 16 to 64
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