2.3.2. Control group
Participants in the control group received a CPR manual which included learning objectives adapted from the AHA healthcare providers manual. Two AHA-certified instructors provided training to the group of trainees to learn BLS/CPR knowledge and skills using standardized traditional classroom instruction. This was a 1-day program that lasted for 7 h including the pretest, with one instructor for every 20–30 nurses due to resource-limited training materials. A post-test was administered at the conclusion of the training and the subsequent 1-, 3-, and 6 months follow-up.