Awareness of Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Stroke in a Nigeria University

Olaogun, Matthew O.B.; Bamikole, Adesola A.; Komolafe, Morenikeji; Odetunde, Marufat Oluyemisi

doi:10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2013.06.036

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“…About two-thirds of the population could identify smoking, unhealthy diet (low in fruits, vegetables and high in salt and saturated fats), stress, high blood pressure, obesity and lack of exercise as potential risk factors for CVD. Similarly, participants in a Ugandan study identified stress and hypertension as common risk factors for CVD [31] and over two-thirds of adults in Nigeria identified hypertension as common risk factor for stroke [32]. …”

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Population awareness of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors in Buea, Cameroon

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BackgroundAdequate awareness of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and their risk factors may help reduce the population’s exposure to modifiable risk factors and thereby contribute to prevention and control strategies. There is limited data on knowledge among the general population in sub-Saharan Africa regarding CVD and risk factors. We aimed to assess the population awareness (and associated factors) of CVD types and risk factors in Buea, Cameroon.MethodsThis was a community-based cross-sectional study conducted in 2016 among randomly selected adults (>18 years). Data on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge about CVD types, their risk factors and warning signs for CVD events (stroke and heart attack) were acquired using a self-administered questionnaire. Logistic regression analysis was used to investigate factors associated with moderate-to-good knowledge.ResultsOf the 1162 participants (61.7% women, mean age 32 years), 52.5% had overall poor knowledge (mean score 12.1 on total of 25) on CVD with only about a quarter correctly identifying types of CVD. Overall, 36, 63 and 45% were unaware of CVD risk factors, warning signs of heart attack and stroke respectively. In multivariable analysis; high level of education (aOR = 2.26 (1.69–3.02), p < 0.0001), high monthly income (aOR = 1.64 (1.07–2.51), p = 0.023), having a family history of CVD (aOR = 1.59 (1.21–2.09), p = 0.001) and being a former smoker (aOR = 1.11 (1.02–1.95), p = 0.043) were associated with moderate-to-good knowledge.ConclusionsThere exists a significant gap in population awareness about CVDs in Cameroon and this is similar to previous reports. Cost-effective community health education interventions taking into account socioeconomic status may be beneficial in this setting.

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Population awareness of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors in Buea, Cameroon

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“…Existing studies on knowledge of stroke risk factors in Nigeria have focused on individuals diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes [15], on general populations [16], and on the population in an educational institution [17], while there is a dearth of information on stroke survivors' knowledge of stroke risk factors. With the prevalence of recurrent stroke in Nigeria [18], information on how knowledgeable stroke survivors are about stroke risk factors is of utmost importance.…”

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Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors among Stroke Survivors in Nigeria

Vincent-Onabajo

Moses

2016

Stroke Research and Treatment

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Background. Knowledge of stroke risk factors is expected to reduce the incidence of stroke—whether first-ever or recurrent. This study examined knowledge of stroke risk factors and its determinants among stroke survivors. Methods. A cross-sectional survey of consenting stroke survivors at two physiotherapy facilities in Nigeria was carried out. Sociodemographic and clinical data were obtained and knowledge of stroke risk factors (defined as the ability to mention at least one correct risk factor) was assessed using open-ended questionnaire. Data were treated with descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis. Results. Sixty-nine stroke survivors (male = 72.5%; mean ± SD age = 49.7 ± 10.6 years) participated in the study. Thirty-four (49.4%) participants had knowledge of stroke risk factors. Only educational level was significantly associated with knowledge and participants with tertiary educational qualification were about 48 times (odds ratio = 48.5; CI = 7.6–309.8; P < 0.0001) more likely to be knowledgeable than those with no education. Conclusion. Less than half of the participants had knowledge of stroke risk factors. Participants with tertiary education were significantly more knowledgeable than those with lower educational qualifications. Effective means of educating stroke survivors on stroke risk factors should be identified and adopted.

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“…Other studies also showed that the main indicator of a more extensive knowledge about the subjects is an individual's educational level (MANSUR, 2011;FALAVIGNA et al, 2009;SILVA et al, 2012;OBEMBE et al, 2014;PONTES NETO, 2014;RAMÍREZ-MORENO et al, 2016). Moreover, it is important to again emphasize the fact that some participants may have chosen CVA as the answer, but incorrectly associated the acronym to heart problems or did not know its meaning.…”

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“…Mansur (2011) indicated that the percentage of individuals that could identify at least one sign/symptom of stroke varied from 25% to 79.9%. Other studies show that knowledge about initial signs and symptoms of stroke amongst the general populations is low (FALAVIGNA et al, 2009;SILVA et al, 2012;OBEMBE et al, 2014;PONTES NETO, 2014). Moreover, individuals with the least severe cases, and therefore those with better prognosis, tend to delay in seeking medical care, losing the therapeutic window which is paramount for a positive outcome in the natural evolution of the disease (COSTA et al, 2008).…”

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University students' knowledge and perceived adequate conduct in cases of acute stroke

Monteleone¹,

Pramio²,

Silva³

et al. 2018

Biosci. J.

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ABSTRACT:The ability of the general population to recognize the initial symptoms of acute stroke is important for the prevention of neurological damage. The objective of this study was to investigate the knowledge held by university students in health fields and what they perceived was adequate conduct after recognizing that someone is having an acute stroke. The students took a semi-structured, two-part questionnaire, with the first part referring to social and demographic data and the second containing a description of stroke's typical clinical presentation and open-ended questions about it. Of the participants, 86.24% were able to recognize stroke. When comparing the initial and final years, the students in their final years had approximately a 10% increase in stroke recognition. Regarding the perceived correct conduct, it was observed that 84.60% of the students in the initial years would have the right conduct compared to 89.32% of the students in the final years. Even though a high percentage of students demonstrated some knowledge about stroke it is important that we aspire to further educate them about the subject, enabling them to eventually contribute to the general population's education and to promote health.

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Awareness of Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Stroke in a Nigeria University

Cited by 49 publications

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Population awareness of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors in Buea, Cameroon

Population awareness of cardiovascular disease and its risk factors in Buea, Cameroon

Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors among Stroke Survivors in Nigeria

University students' knowledge and perceived adequate conduct in cases of acute stroke

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