Understanding Public Awareness and Acceptance of AED Implementation

Abstract

Objective: To conduct a nationwide survey examining public awareness, exposure, and willingness to undergo training related to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), while exploring factors influencing participation in AED training.

Methods: A national questionnaire survey was performed using stratified random sampling, yielding 2039 valid samples. Descriptive statistics were supplemented with regression analysis and structural equation modeling. 

Results: Public awareness of AEDs and media promotion efforts remain at an initial stage. Gender, region, age, and living situation significantly influence public awareness of AEDs. Communication approaches, media channels, and self-efficacy exert effects on public awareness of AEDs and training willingness. 

Conclusion: The dissemination of AEDs, as a vital initiative pertaining to public health, necessitates profound engagement in health communication. Within this framework, selecting media channels with high public trust for science popularization, fostering the development of social support factors, and enhancing awareness rates will assume a pivotal role.

Keywords:AED Dissemination; Media Exposure; Health Communication; Structural Equation Modeling