Awareness Of Stroke Risk Factors And Warning Signs And Attitude To Acute Stroke

Duque, Ana Sofía; Fernandes, Leonor; Correia, Ana Filipa; Calvinho, Inês; Cardoso, Gonçalo; Pinto, M.; Freitas, Patrícia; Silvestre, Joana; Batalha, Vítor; Campos, Luís

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“…One-sided weakness was identified as a common warning sign of stroke in similar studies. 5,8,15,17,19, Our study did not show any significant association between stroke awareness and gender. Few studies had reported gender bias in stroke awareness.…”

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“…Similar awareness on risk factors of stroke was observed in hospital based studies done in New Delhi 14 and Lisbon. 15 Subjects who did not identify even one risk factor ranged from 6% to 45% in various studies from across the world. [16][17][18][19][20] The risk factor identified by most in the present study was hypertension (94%); followed by lack of exercise (82.5%), smoking (81.5%), diabetes mellitus (75%) and stress (73%).…”

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“…This observation was consistent with other studies. 5,6,8,[14][15][16][19][20][21][22] Smoking was the most common risk factor identified in studies from Iran 8 and Australia. 18 Unhealthy dietary practice was most commonly recognised as a risk factor in a study from Iraq.…”

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“…22 Diabetes mellitus is the second most established risk factor for stroke, but this awareness was found to be poor in various studies. 5,15,18,22 The awareness on well-controlled hypertension and diabetes can prevent stroke was known to 87% and 79% of subjects. An interesting observation made was that 42.5% of the subjects believed stroke to be an unpreventable disease.…”

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“…Similar observations were made in earlier studies. 5,8,14,[15][16][17]22 Duration of hypertension had a bearing on awareness of stroke. Present study showed newly detected hypertensives to have more awareness, contrary to similar studies.…”

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Awareness on Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Stroke Among Individuals With Hypertension

Pinto¹,

George²

2017

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BACKGROUNDIncidence of stroke and its associated mortality is rising in India. Awareness of the risk factors and warning signs of stroke ensures early diagnosis and prompt interventions with better outcome. We have tried to identify the awareness of risk factors and warning signs of stroke in individuals with hypertension. Aims-1 To assess the awareness on risk factors of stroke among individuals with hypertension. 2 To assess the knowledge on warning signs of stroke among individuals with hypertension. MATERIALS AND METHODSThis descriptive cross sectional study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in Southern India. Total of 200 individuals with hypertension were randomly selected and a closed-ended questionnaire was administered in a face-to-face interview. The data collected were tabulated and analysed using SPSS version-23. RESULTSAmong the 200 hypertensive subjects, there were 113 males (56.5%) and 87 females (43.5%). In this study, 85% identified > 4 risk factors and 59.5% recognised > 4 warning signs of stroke. Hypertension was the most frequently recognised risk factor (94%) followed by lack of exercise (82.5%), smoking (81.5%), Diabetes Mellitus (75%) and stress (73%). Facial deviation was identified as a stroke warning sign by 96% of subjects. Subjects with younger age, higher educational level and higher income had a statistical significant (p-value <0.05) awareness on risk factors and warning signs of stroke. CONCLUSIONThe awareness of risk factors and warning signs of stroke was found to be good among subjects with hypertension. Health care providers have an important role in educating the public on various aspects of stroke prevention. KEYWORDS BACKGROUNDStroke is amongst the three leading causes of death and the most frequent cause for disability in adults. 1 The incidence of stroke and associated mortality are higher in India as compared to the Western world. [2][3][4] Early warning signs of stroke such as weakness or numbness of face or limb on one side, difficulty in talking, vision alteration, dizziness and sudden headache are easily recognisable. Individuals with hypertension, diabetes mellitus, ischaemic heart disease, dyslipidaemia or smoking are at high risk for developing stroke. Knowledge on risk factors and warning signs of stroke among such high-risk individuals may help them seek early medical attention with good clinical outcomes. Among risk factors for stroke, hypertension has the highest relative risk of 2-5 to develop stroke.

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confidence: 99%

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Pinto¹,

George²

2017

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Assessment of knowledge and awareness of stroke among the Syrian population: unveiling the current landscape in Syria through the first nationally representative study

Kharaba,

Alfoteih,

Jirjees

et al. 2024

Sci Rep

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Stroke is a global public health concern, contributing to high rates of morbidity and mortality. In Syria, the current conflict and associated challenges have had a profound impact on healthcare infrastructure, including education and awareness programs related to stroke. An essential aspect of preventing stroke is the awareness of individuals. The study aimed to investigate factors associated with knowledge and awareness of stroke among Syrian people. A cross-sectional national representative study was conducted in Syria. The questionnaire was created on Google form and disseminated as a link through online platform social media like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter. The population of the study was divided using proportionate random sampling into the 14 governorates. A random sample was selected from each area. The STROBE reporting guideline for cross-sectional studies was followed. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the factors associated with poor knowledge of stroke. A total of 1013 Syrian adults participated in the study. With more than half of them were females (53.5%) and employed (55.6%). Significant associations were found between ability to identify at least one correct risk factor and employability status (p = 0.029), single group (p = 0.036) and smokers (p < 0.001). In addition, significant associations were found between identifying at least one correct stroke symptom and smokers (p < 0.001) and no-obese people (p = 0.048). Furthermore, younger age group (below 30 years) were significantly able to list at least one correct stroke consequence compared to the older age groups (p = 0.025). Moreover, a significantly higher number of smokers compared to non-smokers correctly identified at least one stroke consequence (p = 0.019). The study revealed that there is a relatively weak understanding of the preventable nature of stroke among Syrian population. The overall awareness is still inadequate and varies depending on lifestyle factors and employment status.

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Public and outpatients’ awareness of calling emergency medical services immediately by acute stroke in an upper middle-income country: a cross-sectional questionnaire study in greater Gaborone, Botswana

Ookeditse

Motswakadikgwa

et al. 2022

BMC Neurol

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Objectives In this cross-sectional study from Botswana, we investigated awareness of calling emergency medical services (EMS) and seeking immediate medical assistance by acute stroke among stroke risk outpatients and public. Method Closed-ended questionnaires on awareness of calling EMS and seeking immediate medical assistance by acute stroke, were administered by research assistants to a representative selection of outpatients and public. Results The response rate was 96.0% (93.0% for public (2013) and 96.6% for outpatients (795)). Public respondents had mean age of 36.1 ± 14.5 years (age range 18–90 years) and 54.5% were females, while outpatients had mean age of 37.4 ± 12.7 years (age range 18–80 years) and 58.1% were females. Awareness of calling EMS (78.3%), and of seeking immediate medical assistance (93.1%) by stroke attack was adequate. For calling EMS by acute stroke, outpatients had higher awareness than the public (p < 0.05) among those with unhealthy diet (90.9% vs 71.1%), family history of both stroke and heart diseases (90.7% vs 61.2%), no history of psychiatric diseases (93.2% vs 76.0%) and sedentary lifestyle (87.5% vs 74.8%). Predictors of low awareness of both calling EMS and seeking immediate medical assistance were no medical insurance, residing/working together, history of psychiatric diseases, and normal weight. Male gender, ≥50 years age, primary education, family history of both stroke and heart diseases, current smoking, no history of HIV/AIDS, and light physical activity were predictors of low awareness of need for calling EMS. Conclusion Results call for educational campaigns on awareness of calling EMS and seeking immediate medical assistance among those with high risk factor levels.

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Awareness Of Stroke Risk Factors And Warning Signs And Attitude To Acute Stroke

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Awareness on Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Stroke Among Individuals With Hypertension

Awareness on Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Stroke Among Individuals With Hypertension

Assessment of knowledge and awareness of stroke among the Syrian population: unveiling the current landscape in Syria through the first nationally representative study

Public and outpatients’ awareness of calling emergency medical services immediately by acute stroke in an upper middle-income country: a cross-sectional questionnaire study in greater Gaborone, Botswana

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