Table 2 Mean and standard deviations of ranks of readiness questions after training with statistical comparison between the groups

How important do you think is it for all people to know how to perform CPR?

9.57 ± 0.87

9.76 ± 0.65

9.4 ± 1.12

9.64 ± 0.81

H = 4.03

P = 0.257

NA

How likely are you to attend a certified BLS training session at your own expense?

7.69 ± 2.15

7.62 ± 2.54

8.56 ± 2.12*

7.31 ± 2.47*

H = 11.75

P = 0.008

Between A1 and B2 (p = 0.009)

How likely are you to encourage other people to learn CPR?

9.11 ± 1.64

9.40 ± 1.05

9.25 ± 1.21

9.08 ± 1.45

H = 0.65

P = 0.883

NA

How likely are you to read or look up for additional material regarding CPR, after this session?

7.34 ± 2.46*

7.66 ± 2.20

8.45 ± 2.06*

8.03 ± 2.09

H = 10.39

P = 0.015

Between A1 and A2 (p = 0.026)

How likely are you to volunteer to train others to do CPR?

8.54 ± 1.76

8.71 ± 1.45

9.04 ± 1.32

8.75 ± 1.47

H = 2.15

P = 0.540

NA

If the victim is, a stranger how likely is it that you will perform CPR?

9.44 ± 0.87

9.03 ± 1.40

9.46 ± 0.66*

8.94 ± 1.12*

H = 11.71

P = 0.008

Between A1 and B2 (p = 0.028)

If the victim of a cardiorespiratory arrest, is your family member, how likely is it that you will perform CPR

9.77 ± 0.72

9.61 ± 0.94

9.74 ± 0.65

9.42 ± 1.22

H = 2.9

P = 0.405

NA

If you have adequate knowledge and skills, how likely is it that you will perform CPR on your own to a victim in need.

9.61 ± 0.76

9.22 ± 1.21

9.66 ± 0.66

9.22 ± 1.03

H = 2.2

P = 0.100

NA

Total Score

71.26 ± 7.58

70.87 ± 6.46*

73.49 ± 7.04*°

70.60 ± 7.26°

H = 11.60

P = 0.008

Between A1 and B1 (p = 0.025)

And between A1 and B2 (p = 0.018)