Sex differences in bystander intervention and survival in adult out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA): Insights from the Aus-ROC Australia and New Zealand OHCA Epistry
An international systematic review confirmed that women consistently receive bystander CPR and AED intervention less often than men, particularly in public settings.
Public perceptions suggest that fears about touching a woman's chest, removing clothing, causing injury and concerns about inappropriate contact contribute to lower rates of bystander CPR for women.
The authors argue that disparities in CPR for women represent a gender and healthcare equity issue, calling for gender-responsive CPR education, research and public policy.
