Factors Affecting Consumers’ Perception of Electronic Payment in Saudi Arabia

The recent growth and development of technologies has led to considerable improvement in internet technologies. Largely, electronic business services are fulfilling consumers requirements. Electronic payment (e-payment) systems are increasingly popular in Saudi Arabia, due to the widespread use of internet for shopping and banking services. Saudi Arabia has established a centralized online payment system with other online payment services to facilitate sending and/or receiving of services for individuals or corporations via electronic channels.This study has developed a conceptual model to examine the determinants of the significant factors that influence consumers’ perception of e-payment in Saudi Arabia. The findings of a sample set of respondents (229) analyzed using multiple regression analysis indicate that benefit, ease of use, and self-efficacy influence Saudi consumers’ perception of e-payment systems, while trust and security are not significantly associated with consumers’ perception of e-payment. Keywords: electronic payment, consumers’ perception, trust, self-efficacy, ease of use, security

Parental perceptions of the importance of pediatric out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the survival rate in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional survey

Abstract Background Pediatric out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the practice of chest compressions combined with rescue breathing, is crucial for the success of out-of-hospital resuscitation after sudden cardiac arrest. Thus, imparting the requisite knowledge and skills to parents/caregivers can significantly enhance survival rates. This study investigated parental awareness of the impact of out-of-hospital pediatric CPR on survival rates in Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted using an online questionnaire administered to Saudi parents from all regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using the convenience sampling method, as the questionnaire was distributed via social media platforms. The questionnaire consisted of five parts: (1) demographic data, (2) questions about parents’ perception of basic life support (BLS), (3) evaluation of parents’ knowledge of the impact of prehospital CPR on survival rates, (4) measurement of parents’ competency in performing pediatric CPR, and (5) assessment of whether parents’ confidence was affected by prior training. Statistical analyses were conducted using the chi-squared test or Fisher’s exact test, and the t-test was used to compare the mean scores of the groups of parents with medical and non-medical professional backgrounds. Results A total of 1,065 individuals responded to the survey. The respondents’ mean age was 41 ± 0.2 years and 46.5% were men. We found that 73.9% of respondents had no prior experience with BLS, 87% had never taken a BLS course, and 61% did not know where to find one. The majority of participants agreed that bystander CPR contributes to overall survival rates, and 77% agreed to the importance of BLS training. Medical professionals showed a higher percentage of agreement on the importance of BLS than those from non-medical backgrounds (90% vs. 76%, p = 0.036), especially parents of high-risk children. Conclusion This study showed evidence of interest in CPR and BLS training in Saudi parents, despite the low levels of knowledge regarding BLS training