Background: Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)is a vital element of patient survival. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to assess sources of knowledge about CPR and its association with demographical characteristics in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: Data about CPR were obtained from 440 Saudi volunteers living in the city of Hail, Northern Saudi Arabia. Results: Out of the 440 study subjects, 257/440 (58.4%) individuals were found to know about CPR. Out of 257 individuals, 154/257 (60%) were males and 103/257 (40%) were females. Conclusion: The level of awareness toward CPR in general population of Northern Saudi Arabia, which requires more efforts at community basis. The most effective source for raising awareness is the appropriate utility of social media, as well as, implementing sustainable program for delivering CPR training courses evolving all community settings.
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