The Factors Associated with Dietary Knowledge and Educational Needs of Stroke Patients

Abstract

The purpose of the this study was to examine the dietary knowledge and educational needs of stroke patients and analyze the related factors that are associated with dietary knowledge and educational needs. Methods: Our study analyzed data from 146 stroke patients. The survey was conducted by individual interviews using questionnaires and data collected from participants' medical records. Dietary knowledge and educational needs were measured by tools developed by the author. Results: The mean scores for the dietary knowledge and educational needs were 19.09± 3.48 and 36.17± 7.18, respectively. Many stroke patients had misconceptions about soy sauce, cholesterol, and fruits. The most needed items in dietary education was first identifying foods that are beneficial or harmful, and second, food interaction with medications. As for the results of multiple regressions, dietary knowledge was significantly associated with gender, educational attainment, monthly income, exercise, body mass index, and level of compliance to dietary therapy. Additionally, the educational needs were significantly related with educational attainment and employment. Conclusion: For secondary prevention of stroke patients, education strategy considering dietary knowledge and educational needs of stroke patients should be established. Special attention is needed for stroke patients with a lower level of dietary knowledge and educational needs.

Development and Evaluation of a Mobile Application to Prevent Recurrent Stroke by Enhancing Self-management on Health Outcomes for Stroke Survivors

“…10 In addition, after diagnosis, more than 25% of stroke patients engage in smoking, drinking alcohol, noncompliance with a low-salt diet, or insufficient physical activity. 11,12 In various research studies, stroke survivors lacked awareness of the importance of disease management, had low knowledge of disease and treatment, 1 or were not motivated to engage in self-management. 11,12 This suggests the importance of integrated health management, focusing on acquisition of stroke-related knowledge, improvement of self-efficacy and self-management performance with nurses' support, and consultation after stroke onset.…”

“…After stroke onset, 46.2% of these patients do not take the required medication 10 . In addition, after diagnosis, more than 25% of stroke patients engage in smoking, drinking alcohol, noncompliance with a low-salt diet, or insufficient physical activity 11,12 . In various research studies, stroke survivors lacked awareness of the importance of disease management, had low knowledge of disease and treatment, 1 or were not motivated to engage in self-management 11,12 .…”