Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Stroke Risk Factors and Warning Symptoms in Saudi Arabia, 2017

Alreshidi, Faris Mohammed; Alrashidi, Abdullah Saleh; Alshammari, Fayez Nashi Motlaq; Qadi, Alya Bakr A.; Alrashidi, Ali Ghannam; Alghaythi, Saleh Muflih; Alshammari, Fouad Taiwilaa; Aleisa, Saud Mohammed Saud

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“…In the western country of Benin, several studies have highlighted the high rates of stroke [4-8] and its consequences in terms of disability, depression, epilepsy, and restricted social participation [6-8]. Prevention is key to reducing the burden of stroke, with joint efforts required at individual and community levels, but low levels of stroke awareness have been highlighted in many populations [9-12], particularly in high-risk individuals [13] and regions of sub-Saharan Africa [14-17]. As an earlier study has shown low stroke knowledge in the population of Cotonou, the largest city and economic centre in the south of Benin [18], we undertook a survey to provide such information for the population of Parakou in the north.…”

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Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors and Signs in Parakou, a Northern City of Benin in West Africa

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Introduction: We aimed to determine knowledge of stroke risk factors and signs in an urban population of northern Benin. Methods: A door-to-door purposeful sampling survey was conducted in resident population (age ≥15 years) of the district of Titirou in the city of Parakou (N = 255,478) in Benin between March 15 and July 15, 2016. In-person interviews were conducted with data collection on structured questionnaires with close and open questions, according to standard definitions. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess predictors of good knowledge, defined by provision of a correct response in pre-defined set of questions on stroke risk factors and warning signs. Results: Of 4,671 participants (mean age 27.7 ± 12.9 years; females 50.6%), only 404 (8.6%) knew at least 1 stroke risk factor. Knowledge level of stroke risk factors (odds ratio, 95% confidence interval) was related to age (1.37, 1.27–1.48), level of education (2.54, 1.73–3.72), and family history of stroke (3.01, 2.08–4.26). Only 230 (4.9%) were able to cite at least 1 stroke symptom, and this knowledge was great with increasing age (1.04, 1.02–1.06), family (3.63, 2.41–5.49) and personal history of stroke (3.71, 1.86–7.42), and high level of education (4.35, 2.68–7.07). Conclusion: Knowledge of stroke risk factors and signs is low in northern Benin. Greater public education and awareness campaigns are required to address the burden of stroke.

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Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors and Signs in Parakou, a Northern City of Benin in West Africa

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“…(80%) and only (20%) were illiterate. 8 In our study, most common risk factors of stroke were emerged as stress and hypertension (62.2% and 60.60% respectively) while in control groups, smoking and stress (57% and 52% respectively) were most common risk factors.…”

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“…Similar, result was found in study done by Aldebasi KA which reported that most commonly recognized warning sign of stroke was weakness of arm, leg and face i.e., (59.2%) followed by dizziness/trouble walking (49.6%). 8 Majority of the respondents believed positively that Ischemic Stroke is preventable disease i.e., 73.5% in caregiver and 58.7%in control. it was statistically significant for both caregiver and control group.…”

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“…3 Adequate general knowledge about stroke could result in a quick and correct identification of stroke thus good management within the estimated time. 4 This study was assessed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of adult subjects regarding risk factors, warning symptoms for stroke that intended to develop strategies for controlling the stroke risk factors.…”

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Knowledge, attitude and practice about the risk factors of ischemic stroke and warning symptoms- A case control study

Singh¹,

Dhar²

2020

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Introduction:Stroke is a neurological defect that could result in death thus the importance of evaluating the existing knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) is essential for stroke control. Objective: Our study objective was to assess the knowledge, attitude and perception of risk factors and warning symptoms of ischemic stroke among controls and caregivers attending in a tertiary care hospital. Materials and Methods: A matched (age and sex) case control study was planned to assess the knowledge, attitude and perception of risk factors and warning symptoms of Ischemic stroke among controls and caregivers in a tertiary care centre for a period of one year. The Sample size was calculated for matched case control (1:1 ratio) by n-master software and came out to be 189 pairs. Consecutive sampling method was used to select caregivers and controls. The controls were selected from the same hospital. The association between various risk factor and warning symptoms of ischemic stroke has been investigated. Z-test was implemented to estimate risk factor and warning symptom of Ischemic stroke among caregivers and controls. Results: Our result revealed that most of subjects were aged 40-59 years, males (69.8%), and (77.2%) was literate. The KAP questionnaire was administered to 189 participants each from both groups. Majority (69.84%) among caregiver while only 48.67% in control group knew about the risk factors of stroke. Majority (65.6%) among the caregiver while only 30% in control knew about the warning signs of stroke. Majority of the respondents believed that ischemic stroke is preventable and stroke can occur more than one time and affects daily activity. Conclusions: The level of KAP toward stroke risk factors and warning symptoms was inadequate among the majority of control participants. Though it was observed that good KAP was associated with high education and young age.

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“…Figure(2): illustrates that about two-fifths of the participants (42) stated that their previous sources of knowledge regarding pregnancy-related stroke were from their parents, spouses, or relatives, and only…”

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Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Pregnant Women’s Knowledge and Awareness Regarding Pregnancy Associated Stroke Risk

Farag¹

2022

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Background: Stroke is one of the leading causes of death globally. Pregnancy and the puerperium increase the risk of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, with rates three times higher than in non-pregnant women. Knowledge and awareness of pregnancy-associated stroke risk factors and warning signs are important for stroke prevention and seeking early care. Prenatal education is an important component of supporting and maintaining a healthy pregnancy, Objectives: This study was to assess the effectiveness of a self-instructional module on pregnant women's knowledge and awareness regarding risk factors and warning signs of pregnancy-associated stroke. Methods: A quasi-experimental design (one group pre-posttest design) was used. A purposive sample of (100) strokerisk pregnant women. Tool: Three instruments were used to collect the current study data, A self-administered questionnaire, The stroke knowledge questionnaire (SKQ), and the stroke awareness questionnaire (SAQ). Main Results: The current study findings revealed statistically significant differences showing that more than two-thirds (70%) of the participants had a poor level of knowledge before the intervention compared to about four-fifths (79%) of them had good knowledge after the intervention (p < 0.001) and before /after knowledge mean scores knowledge scores were (5.70 ± 2.35) and (25.56 ± 4.11), respectively. In addition, three-quarters of the participants (75%) had a poor level of awareness before the intervention compared to the vast majority of them (82%) had a good level after the intervention (P < 0.001). Conclusions and Recommendations: Self-instructional module succeeded in inducing statistically significant improvements in pregnant women's knowledge and awareness about pregnancy-associated stroke. Regular continuing education programs should be conducted in antenatal care units regarding pregnancy-related stroke risk factors, warning signs, and how to maintain healthy lifestyles during pregnancy.

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice towards Stroke Risk Factors and Warning Symptoms in Saudi Arabia, 2017

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Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors and Signs in Parakou, a Northern City of Benin in West Africa

Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors and Signs in Parakou, a Northern City of Benin in West Africa

Knowledge, attitude and practice about the risk factors of ischemic stroke and warning symptoms- A case control study

Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Pregnant Women’s Knowledge and Awareness Regarding Pregnancy Associated Stroke Risk

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