Awareness of the risk factors of stroke among non-teaching staff of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria

Okonkwo, Uchenna Prosper; Uzuh, Favour Nnenna; Nwankwo, Maduaburochukwu Joseph; Okoye, Emmanuel Ikechukwu; Ummuna, Joseph Onuwa; Igwe, Emeka Sylvester; Maduagwu, Stanley Monday; Ani, Kenneth Umezulike; Akobundu, Uzoamaka Nwakaego; Nwanne, Chiamaka Ann

doi:10.1186/s43161-021-00057-5

Cited by 12 publications

(12 citation statements)

References 36 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The participants who had a tertiary level of education were more knowledgeable on risk factors than those who had lower levels of education. This observation is similar to the ndings of previous studies that stated that increased knowledge of stroke risk factors was signi cantly associated with a higher educational level [27,23,17]. Also, a previous study suggested that when people become more educated they become more aware of health and illness [29].…”

Section: Knowledge Of Stroke Warning Signssupporting

confidence: 90%

“…Section A asked for demographics, Section B; Knowledge of stroke warning signs (10 items), and Section C; Knowledge of stroke risk factors (21 items) and the health status of the participants. The knowledge of stroke warning signs was categorized as poor (0-4), fair (5-6), and good (7-10) while that of risk factors was categorized also as poor (0-10), fair (11)(12)(13)(14) and good (15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21). The questions consisted of both true items and distractors which were both used in coding and analysis.…”

Section: Research Instrumentmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A previous study reported that the baseline knowledge about stroke in Nigeria was poor [16]. Also, it has been reported that the knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning signs was poor among non-teaching staff of a Nigerian University [17]. These individuals at high risk for stroke are an eligible group of people who are at risk of suffering from or experiencing a stroke.…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

See 2 more Smart Citations

Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors and Warning Signs Among High Risk Individuals in Nnewi North and South Local Government Areas, Anambra State, Nigeria

Akosile

Okonkwo

Aninyei

et al. 2022

Preprint

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Background: Increasing the level of knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning signs among individuals at high risk for stroke may empower them for positive health actions. Aim: This study assessed the knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning signs among individuals at increased risk and the association between these knowledge levels and some of the participants’ demographics. Method: This study was a cross-sectional survey of one hundred and forty-six individuals (mean age= 53.16±17.66 years) at high risk for stroke from some selected communities in Nnewi North and South Local Government Areas, Anambra State. A self-developed questionnaire was used to measure the participants’ knowledge level. Data Analysis: Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentages, mean and standard deviation while inferential statistics of Chi-square and Spearman rank-order correlation were used for testing the hypotheses at 0.05 alpha-level. Result: Participants' were mostly males 98 (65.07%), married, and gainfully employed (67.1%) and had at least a secondary level education (76.7%). About half of the participants had poor knowledge of stroke risk factors (52.05%) and warning signs (49.32%) despite their high literacy level. Being a male participant with a tertiary level of education and working in the public or private sector was associated with a better knowledge level (p≤0.05). No significant association existed between the age and marital status of the individuals. Knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning signs was poor for many in the sampled population particularly those with little or no education and those who are either unemployed or self-employed. Efforts should be made to increase the level of awareness among these groups of high-risk individuals through stroke awareness campaigns, which may empower them for positive health actions toward stroke prevention.

show abstract

Section: Knowledge Of Stroke Warning Signssupporting

confidence: 90%

Section: Research Instrumentmentioning

confidence: 99%

mentioning

confidence: 99%

See 1 more Smart Citation

Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors and Warning Signs Among High Risk Individuals in Nnewi North and South Local Government Areas, Anambra State, Nigeria

Akosile

Okonkwo

Aninyei

et al. 2022

Preprint

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Worldwide, former studies have shown poor knowledge of stroke symptoms and risk factors in the general public (22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33). According to studies conducted in Jordan (34), in Uganda (35), and in Egypt (29), 47, 75, and 68.2% of the subjects couldn't identify any stroke risk factor, respectively.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Knowledge and Response to Stroke Among Lebanese Adults: A Population-Based Survey

Saade

Hallit

Salameh

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

ObjectivesTo date, research on public awareness of stroke warning symptoms, risk factors and practice in the general adult population in Lebanon is scarce. The aim of our study is to identify the level of stroke awareness in order to develop and implement preventive measures particularly in relationship to primary stroke prevention.MethodsIt is a cross-sectional study conducted among 410 adult participants from the five main governorates of Lebanon. Stroke knowledge and practice were assessed using two validated questionnaires namely the Stroke Knowledge Test (SKT) and the Stroke Action Test (STAT). Multivariable linear regression models were conducted to examine socio-demographic, social habits, and clinical factors independently associated with the SKT and the STAT scores.ResultsThe mean SKT score of the participants was 9.16. 48.5% showed a poor stroke-related knowledge level and 51.5% a good knowledge level. Living in Mount Lebanon and occasional smokers showed statistically significant lower mean SKT scores; whereas, university degree and suffering from diabetes mellitus were associated with higher mean SKT scores. The mean overall STAT score was 41.3%. For 36.8% of the stroke symptoms, respondents selected call 112. The mean STAT scores of participants who get their information from the internet was statistically significantly lower. However, no association was found between the SKT score and the STAT score.ConclusionKnowledge of stroke risk factors was low, as was awareness of the need to call 112 in response to stroke symptoms. Hence, it is essential to develop health education programs in order to decrease stroke morbidity and mortality.

show abstract

“…It has been estimated that 50% of strokes are preventable through the control of modifiable risk factors and lifestyle changes (Pothiban et al, 2018). Therefore, the coreandinsistency of this research study are highlighted by (Okonkwo et al, 2021),who stated that a greater understanding of perceived risk factors and warning signs for pregnancy-associated stroke would facilitate health interventions aimed at reducing morbidity and mortality from stroke consequently, the study aims to examine the effectiveness of self-instructional module on pregnant women's knowledge and awareness regarding risk factors and warning signs of pregnancy-associated stroke.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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

Farag¹

2022

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

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.

show abstract

Awareness of the risk factors of stroke among non-teaching staff of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria

Cited by 12 publications

References 36 publications

Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors and Warning Signs Among High Risk Individuals in Nnewi North and South Local Government Areas, Anambra State, Nigeria

Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors and Warning Signs Among High Risk Individuals in Nnewi North and South Local Government Areas, Anambra State, Nigeria

Knowledge and Response to Stroke Among Lebanese Adults: A Population-Based Survey

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

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About