Awareness and Attitude Towards Stroke and Its Prevention Among Hypertensive and Non-Hypertensive People

S.Kp.,; Ks, Athira; J, Heydey Green M

doi:10.22159/ajpcr.2018.v11i3.22612

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“…This result is inconsistent with some other international studies that showed most hypertensive participants had a neutral attitude toward stroke prevention approaches (Sinha et al, 2020). For example, this result is inconsistent with a study conducted in India that showed a relatively high attitude score of hypertensive people than the non-hypertensive people towards stroke prevention (Sreejesh et al, 2018). Our result could be contributed to the previous result where most participants had a poor level of knowledge, which may influence their behaviors and attitudes towards stroke prevention.…”

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Hypertensive Patients Towards Stroke Prevention Among Rural Population in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Introduction Stroke is a significant health problem and is considered one of the leading causes of mortality and permanent disability worldwide. Hypertension is a primary risk factor for stroke. Thus, hypertensive patients’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) are essential in preventing stroke. Objective To examine hypertensive patients’ KAP towards stroke prevention among rural population in Saudi Arabia. Methods The study utilized a cross-sectional design. The data were collected using a convenience sampling technique from hypertensive patients in the northwestern rural areas of Riyadh Province. A self-administered questionnaire was adapted from the Stroke Recognition Questionnaire (SRQ) and utilized to assess KAP towards stroke prevention among rural hypertensive patients. The STrengthening of the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist was used to report the study. Results A total of 196 hypertensive patients participated in the study. The total mean scores categorization into three quartiles showed that most respondents had poor levels of KAP towards stroke prevention. Weak positive correlations were found between KAP of patients. There were statistically significant differences between respondents’ attitudes and practices with their age, education, marital status, and occupational status. Discussion This study denoted poor levels of KAP towards stroke prevention among hypertensive patients living in rural areas. This study showed the importance of further considering rural population by which improving their health and quality of life. Extending health educational programs and behavior-changing strategies to rural areas is essential to increase hypertensive patients and general public awareness about their stroke prevention and other health-related concerns.

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Stroke Among Hypertensive Patients in Selected Hospitals, Mogadishu: A Cross‐Sectional Study

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Ahmed,

Abdullahi

et al. 2024

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Background and AimStroke is a leading cause of death and disability globally, with hypertension identified as the main risk factor. Therefore, the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of hypertensive patients are crucial for the early recognition and timely intervention needed to prevent strokes and minimize their long‐term complications. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding stroke among hypertensive patients.MethodsThe study used a cross‐sectional design and enrolled 289 hypertensive patients. A consecutive sampling technique was employed to select the participants. Data were collected through an interviewer‐administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS software (version 26). A significance level of 0.05 was established for the study.Results70.6% of participants identified stroke as an interruption in blood flow to the brain. The majority of respondents (94.5%) identified hypertension and diabetes as risk factors for stroke. Sudden loss of vision or double vision is the most prominent indicator of stroke (75.8%). In terms of stroke complications, chronic headaches (89.3%) were widely recognized. Only 41.9% of the patients checked their blood pressure, and 37% took their medications regularly. The knowledge level significantly differed only with sex. However, significant differences were observed in the mean scores for attitudes based on age, education, and income, and in the practice mean score based on sex, education, employment status, and income. A weak positive correlation was found between patients' knowledge and attitude, but no significant correlation between knowledge and practice, or attitude and practice.ConclusionThe study demonstrated that respondents had good knowledge about stroke but struggled to convert it into a positive attitude and practice. These findings suggest the need for targeted interventions to improve attitudes and practices towards stroke prevention.

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Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Toward Stroke Prevention And Associated Factors Among Hypertensive Patients Attending At Debre Markos And Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022.

Tsega,

Dilie,

Ayenew

et al. 2024

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Background: Hypertension causes narrowing, rupture, or leakage of blood vessels. This causes stroke by interrupting the blood flow to the brain. The prevalence, incidence, and disability of stroke have surged due to poor knowledge, poor practices, and unfavorable attitudes toward stroke prevention. Awareness of the problem, good prevention practices, and a favorable attitudes toward prevention mechanisms are the milestones to prevent stroke among hypertensive patients. Objective: This study was aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to stroke prevention and associated factors among hypertensive patients attending at Debre Markos and Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022. Method: A cross-sectional study design was conducted at Debre Markos and Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals, Chronic Illness Follow-up Clinic from June 01 to July 11, 2022. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select 423 study participants. The data were collected using pretested and structured questionnaires through face-to-face exit interviews and chart reviews. The data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25 software. The associations between explanatory variables and outcome variables were analyzed by using a multivariable logistic regression model. Results: The findings of this study showed that 48.9% (95% CI: 44.0-53.8), 45.3% (95% CI: 40.4-50.2), and 44.1% (95% CI: 39.3-49.0) of the participants had good knowledge, favorable attitudes, and good practices respectively. The factors associated with good stroke prevention knowledge included urban residence (AOR=1.96 (1.22-3.15)), primary education (AOR=3.67 (1.56-8.61)) or secondary education and above (AOR=2.42 (1.47-3.99)), having monthly income ≥ 5000 Ethiopian birr (AOR=2.59 (1.38-4.87)), prior information about stroke (AOR=2.29 (1.33-3.96)) and strong social support (AOR=3.09 (1.73-5.54)). Similarly, having monthly income ≥ 5000 Ethiopian birr (AOR=2.05 (1.26-3.35)), moderate (AOR=1.76 (1.03-3.03)) and strong social support (AOR=2.27 (1.3-3.96)) and diabetes mellitus comorbidity (AOR=5.8: 95% CI= 3.62-9.31)) were significantly associated with good stroke prevention practices. On the other hand, duration of treatment (AOR=1.68 (1.08-2.59)) was a statistically and positively associated factor with a favorable attitude toward stroke prevention. Conclusion and recommendation: Nearly half of the respondents had good knowledge of stroke prevention and four out of nine participants had favorable attitudes toward stroke prevention and good prevention practices. Health care workers should dessiminate information for hypertensive patients early in their appointment to enhance their knowledge, attitudes and practices toward stroke prevention. Families , friends, neighbors, and the communities at large should support and encourage hypertensive patients to engage in stroke prevention practices.

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Awareness and Attitude Towards Stroke and Its Prevention Among Hypertensive and Non-Hypertensive People

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Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Hypertensive Patients Towards Stroke Prevention Among Rural Population in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Hypertensive Patients Towards Stroke Prevention Among Rural Population in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Stroke Among Hypertensive Patients in Selected Hospitals, Mogadishu: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Toward Stroke Prevention And Associated Factors Among Hypertensive Patients Attending At Debre Markos And Felege Hiwot Comprehensive Specialized Hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia, 2022.

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