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Introduction: The implementation of basic life support that is appropriate and in accordance with procedures can increase the chances of survival in emergency patients. Self-efficacy is a individual's belief in their ability to solve a problem that can support the success of basic life support actions. This study aims to determine the description of self-efficacy in providing basic life support to village ambulance drivers in Jember Regency. Methods: This research design uses a statistic descriptive method with cross sectional approach on 71 respondents selected by cluster sampling with Resuscitation Self-Efficacy Scale (RSES) instrument and data analyzed using frequency distribution. Results: Most respondents were aged 20-40 years (50.7%), most had worked for 1-4 years (53.5%), the majority of respondens educational background was SMA/SMK (78.9%), all respondents had received basic life support training with (43.7%) respondents having direct experience and (63.4%) respondents having indirect experience. Conclusion: The results showed that the majority of respondents had high self-efficacy (76.1%). 

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Ambulance Driver Basic Life Support Self-Efficacy

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