Awareness of Stroke among Subjects with Diabetes Mellitus Attending a Tertiary Diabetes Outpatient Clinic in South-East Nigeria

Ik, Chukwuocha; Ac, Anyanwu; Eo, Nwazor

doi:10.16966/2380-548x.148

Int J Endocrinol Metab Disord

2018

DOI: 10.16966/2380-548x.148

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Awareness of Stroke among Subjects with Diabetes Mellitus Attending a Tertiary Diabetes Outpatient Clinic in South-East Nigeria

Chukwuocha Ik¹,

Anyanwu Ac²,

Nwazor Eo³

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Knowledge and awareness of stroke and associated factors in the Saudi general population: a cross-sectional study

Alzayer,

Barakat,

Jirjees

et al. 2023

Front. Neurol.

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IntroductionStroke is a major cause of death and disability globally and in Saudi Arabia as well. Prevention and management of stroke depend highly on raising knowledge and awareness about the disease.PurposeThe purpose of this study was to evaluate Saudi adult's knowledge and awareness about stroke and determine the associated factors.Materials and methodsA cross-sectional online survey was conducted in May–July 2022 among Saudi citizens. Assessments of stroke knowledge about risk factors, symptoms, and response to stroke symptoms were evaluated. Logistic regression was conducted to assess the association between the socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge.ResultsA total of 389 participants were enrolled with the majority (81.7%) being male participants. Less than half of the study subjects (43.3%) identified four out of five correct answers related to general knowledge about stroke. Almost all the participants were able to identify at least one risk factor associated with stroke. The majority of the participants (81.2%) believed that physical inactivity was the most common risk factor associated with stroke. Approximately three-quarters of participants considered difficulty speaking and understanding speech, followed by the sudden loss of consciousness as the most common stroke manifestation. Participants with a history of hypertension, dyslipidemia, and obesity had significantly higher odds of identifying at least one early stroke symptom (OR 2.271 [95% CI 1.402 3.677], 2.059 [95% CI 1.273 3.328], and 2.665 [95% CI 1.431 4.963], respectively).ConclusionOur study revealed that participants have good knowledge about stroke. Nonetheless, further efforts are required to raise awareness and educate the public to optimize and ensure better treatment outcomes.

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Knowledge and awareness of stroke and associated factors in the Saudi general population: a cross-sectional study

Alzayer,

Barakat,

Jirjees

et al. 2023

Front. Neurol.

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Assessment of knowledge and awareness of stroke among Arabic speaking adults: unveiling the current landscape in seven countries through the first international representative study

Malaeb,

Mansour,

Barakat

et al. 2024

Front. Neurol.

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IntroductionWhile several studies have examined stroke public knowledge and awareness in individual countries within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, none have provided a comprehensive cross-country assessment.PurposeTo assess public stroke knowledge and awareness among Arabic-speaking adults in seven MENA countries and identify associated factors.Materials and methodsAn online cross-sectional survey was self-administered by the public population in Iraq, Lebanon, Sudan, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Syria, and Saudi Arabia (April 2021–2023). Associations of stroke risk factors, early symptoms, and consequences with socio-demographics and medical history were analyzed using logistic regression models.ResultsOf 4,090 participants (58.3% females), 42.9% identified four out of five correct answers related to general stroke knowledge. Only 25.2% identified all stroke risk factors, 24.7% recognized all symptoms, and 37.5% knew all possible consequences. Results show consistent pattern of high identification for at least one risk factor and consequences across all countries (96.3 to 99.8% and 86.2 to 100%, respectively), with varying levels of early symptom identification (56.8 to 97.9%). Females were more likely to identify a stroke risk factor, symptom, and consequence compared to males (OR = 2.525, 2.474, and 2.302, respectively, p < 0.001). Employed, urban residents, and those with higher education demonstrated better stroke awareness.ConclusionThe sample showed variable levels of stroke knowledge among the public, underscoring the pressing need for targeted community initiatives, media campaigns, and educational interventions. These efforts are paramount for improving awareness, early detection, and timely response, especially in countries with lower levels of community stroke awareness.

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Knowledge and awareness of stroke and associated factors in the Saudi general population: a cross-sectional study

Knowledge and awareness of stroke and associated factors in the Saudi general population: a cross-sectional study

Assessment of knowledge and awareness of stroke among Arabic speaking adults: unveiling the current landscape in seven countries through the first international representative study

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