Effect of an educational intervention on knowledge and perception of individuals at risk for stroke in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Albalawi, Mohammed; Shaqran, Tariq; Alhawiti, Saleh H.; Alwadiee, Abdulrahman S.; Albalawi, Yara M.; Albalawi, Wafa

doi:10.17712/nsj.2020.1.20190018

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“…[ 11 ] Hypertension was also the most known risk factor in an interventional study conducted in Saudi Arabia. [ 12 ] Pre-education, numbness or weakness of a part of the body was the most recognized symptom of stroke in the present study. Similar findings were observed in previous studies, [ 10 , 11 , 13 ] but the percentage was much higher.…”

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Knowledge of stroke and the window period for thrombolytic therapy in ischemic stroke among South Indians: A hospital-based survey with educational intervention

Ali,

Manorenj,

Zafar

2024

JNRP

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Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the awareness of stroke in regards to the risk factors, warning symptoms, and knowledge of the therapeutic window period among varied strata of non-medical people attending a tertiary care center. Materials and Methods: The interventional study involved the collection of data regarding awareness of stroke using a structured questionnaire with a total score of 16. Pre-intervention assessment was followed by intervention in the form of education regarding awareness of stroke administered one-on-one for personalized and effective comprehension by subjects. Then, subjects were asked to recall the information that was delivered to them and were scored accordingly. Results: Among the 500 subjects included, 51% were female. About 76.8% of participants were young (age <50 years), and 83.4% were literate. Only 25.4% of participants were aware of the brain as the site of stroke. About 32.2% of candidates were aware of a few risk factors for stroke. Among them, the majority of participants were aware of hypertension (24%) as a risk factor. The most known warning symptom was “Numbness” or weakness of arm. The majority of the subjects (97.8%) were unaware of a therapeutic window period for stroke being 4.5 h or below. The mean pre-intervention score was 2.52 ± 1.65 while the mean post-intervention score was 15.10 ± 1.79 (P < 0.0001). Conclusion: The study showed that even among literate participants, only a meager number of subjects were aware of the golden window period of intravenous thrombolysis. Educational intervention by means of an in-person and one-on-one explanation achieved significant levels of understanding of stroke. The study could be used to formulate large-scale educational programs that focus on spreading awareness of symptoms and risk factors while also instilling the importance of timely medical intervention for efficient thrombolytic therapy.

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Knowledge of stroke and the window period for thrombolytic therapy in ischemic stroke among South Indians: A hospital-based survey with educational intervention

Ali,

Manorenj,

Zafar

2024

JNRP

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“…Similarly, a systematic review in 2012 con rmed the value of video-based education in altering health behaviors, showing e cacy in promoting various health-related actions, including prostate cancer screening, sunscreen adherence, human immunode ciency virus (HIV) testing, and treatment adherence [23]. The literature focusing on stroke knowledge and awareness has also demonstrated positive outcomes [24,25].…”

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Assessing the Efficacy of an Educational Video on Stroke Knowledge in Lebanon: A Study with an Interventional Approach

Safwan,

Iskandar,

Haddad

et al. 2024

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Objective This study aimed to assess the public’s knowledge of stroke before and after viewing an educational video about stroke risk factors, preventive measures, and alarming signs. Methods A population-based interventional study was conducted in Lebanon using a 3-minute video-based education about stroke. A pre- and post-structured questionnaire compared the level of knowledge about stroke. Results The study included 685 participants. Knowledge of stroke, risk factors, warning signs, treatment, and preventive measures significantly increased post-educational video sessions. A higher baseline knowledge score was associated with a family history of stroke (Beta = 1.76) and being a healthcare professional (Beta = 3.35). Participants between 25 and 34 years (Beta=-1.39) and those with a high risk of stroke (Beta=-1.03) were significantly associated with a lower knowledge score. Conclusion This study demonstrated the effectiveness of a video-based educational tool to raise awareness about stroke. Short, targeted audio-visual resources using lay language can convey health education messages and influence behavioral changes. The community can benefit from a large-scale educational campaign that targets different socio-economic statuses to enhance knowledge of stroke and save lives.

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“…26 Also, these findings disagree with the study conducted in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia in 2020, which found that before the intervention of an educational program, participants had a poor knowledge score (63.6 percent) about the correct meaning of stroke. 27 . It's very essential for nurses to know what stroke is and what types there are because nurses are frontline when patients come to the health facility and should carry out a preliminary assessment for him.…”

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“…30 32 Stroke can be a preventable and curable disease. 27 Nurses should encourage at-risk individuals to take preventive medications (such as lipid-lowering, anticoagulant, and antihypertensive medications) and to make lifestyle modifications. 33 Also, stroke risk screenings are a great way to lower stroke risk by identifying people or groups of people who are at high risk for stroke and educating patients and the general public about stroke recognition and prevention.…”

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Knowledge And Perception Of Stroke Among Nursing Students

Elfaki

Mustafa

2022

Int J Life Sci Pharm Res

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Stroke is a severe health condition that causes morbidity and death all over the world, and nurses have a significant role in the care of patients admitted with stroke. The study aimed to explore knowledge and perception of stroke among nursing students to provide high quality of care. A descriptive, quantitative study was conducted among 192 participants between May 2018 and January 2019. The study included female students, aged 18 and older. The Self- structured questionnaire was used for data collection, composed of socio-demographic and stroke related-knowledge.. The Pilot study was carried out among 10% of volunteers. Descriptive and inferential statistics were conducted using a computer software program (SPSS) version 20. The T-test and chi-squared tests were used with a P-value of 0.05 to ensure the significances of the results. The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board at the college of nursing, and written consent was taken from all participants. More than 90% of participants were single and knew what a stroke was, and more than 50% knew the different types of stroke. Also, participants had moderate knowledge about risk factors, signs, symptoms, and stroke prevention with 45.3%, 47.4%, and 38.0% respectively, and (50.0%) had poor knowledge of post-stroke complications and medications for treatment. Education level had a positive effect on participants’ knowledge, most of the participants in at the fourth class had a moderate level of knowledge about risk factors for stroke, which was statistically significant (p-value was is 0.037), while third and fourth class students had a moderate level of knowledge about’ signs and symptoms of stroke, which was statistically not significant (p-value > 0.005). Overall, students had a moderate knowledge score of stroke perception. Education level has a positive effect on fourth-year students' knowledge compared with students from third and second year classes.

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Effect of an educational intervention on knowledge and perception of individuals at risk for stroke in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Cited by 7 publications

References 10 publications

Knowledge of stroke and the window period for thrombolytic therapy in ischemic stroke among South Indians: A hospital-based survey with educational intervention

Knowledge of stroke and the window period for thrombolytic therapy in ischemic stroke among South Indians: A hospital-based survey with educational intervention

Assessing the Efficacy of an Educational Video on Stroke Knowledge in Lebanon: A Study with an Interventional Approach

Knowledge And Perception Of Stroke Among Nursing Students

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