Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Towards Aspirin Administration for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Among Healthcare Workers: A Cross-sectional Survey

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作者：

Jing Ying lou ^{[1
]}

Kokila Sithrai ^{[1
]}

Shirlyn Tan ^{[1
]}

Ahmad Tajuddin Mohamad Nor ^{[2
]}

Mohd Aminuddin Mohd Latib ^{[2
]}

Afina Fathinsakinah Che Md Sefai ^{[3
]}

Safura Mohd Mokhtaruddin ^{[4
]}

Chia Siang Kow ^{[5
]}

机构：

[1] Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital,Department of Pharmacy

[2] Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital,Department of Emergency and Trauma

[3] Shah Alam Hospital,Department of Pharmacy

[4] Banting Hospital,Department of Pharmacy

[5] IMU University,Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmacy

[6] University of Huddersfield,School of Applied Sciences

来源：

SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine | / 7卷 / 1期

关键词：

Aspirin; Antiplatelet agents; Acute coronary syndrome; Myocardial infarction; Emergency medical services; Knowledge; Attitudes; Practice;

D O I：

10.1007/s42399-025-01827-1

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摘要：

This study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of aspirin administration for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients among the healthcare workers (HCWs) in the emergency department (ED) and pre-hospital center (PHC). A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among HCWs in ED and PHC settings. A validated questionnaire, reviewed by senior professionals with expertise in cardiac care, was used. Written consent was obtained from all subjects prior to data collection, ensuring anonymity throughout the study. A total of 272 responses were obtained. Approximately half of the respondents were aware that aspirin should be the first drug administered, and 70–89% reported practicing aspirin administration as the initial intervention. Most respondents (> 90%) correctly administered aspirin, either by crushing and dissolving or by chewing and swallowing. HCWs in ED and PHC settings demonstrate a high inclination to administer aspirin to ACS patients. However, there is a need to enhance confidence levels when encountering patients with contraindications or hypersensitivity to aspirin. This study highlights the importance of ongoing education and training initiatives to ensure optimal management of ACS patients in pre-hospital and emergency settings.

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