Public knowledge and awareness of stroke among adult population in Taif city, Saudi Arabia

Mubaraki, Adnan A.; Alqahtani, Adel S. A.; Almalki, Abdullatif A.; Almalki, Ahmed; Alamri, Hamdan; Aburass, Mishaal K.; Althumali, Zeyad H.

doi:10.17712/nsj.2021.4.20210057

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“…The incidence of stroke is approximately 43.8 per 100,000 in Saudi Arabia (KSA), which indicates the general public's lack of knowledge and awareness ( Bakraa et al, 2021 ). Moreover, CVA is a significant cause of death and disability, where it accounts for about 6.4% of the mortality rate in KSA ( Mubaraki et al, 2021 ).…”

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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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“…The questionnaire was developed after a careful literature review of previous studies utilizing standardized and validated instruments [24][25][26][27][28] and expert feedback. The questionnaire was constructed in Arabic and English.…”

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Are we aware of stroke risk factors and warning signs amid COVID-19? Knowledge and attitude towards risk-factors, signs and symptoms of stroke among the UAE population during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study

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Background: Despite significant advancements in healthcare, the burden of stroke continues to rise in the developed world, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Association between COVID-19 infection and stroke is well established. Factors identified for the delay in presentation and management include a lack of awareness regarding stroke. We aimed to assess the general public knowledge and attitudes on stroke and stroke risk factors in the United Arab Emirates during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between September 2021 and January 2022 among adults ≥18 years old. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire on sociodemographic characteristics and stroke knowledge and attitudes. Knowledge and attitude scores were calculated based on the number of correct responses. Linear regression analysis was performed to determine the factors related to knowledge and attitude towards stroke. Results: Of the 500 respondents, 69.4% were females, 53.4% were aged between 18 and 25, and nearly half were students (48.4%). The mean knowledge score was 13.66 (range 2-24). Hypertension (69%), smoking (63.2%), stress (56.4%) obesity/overweight (54.4%), and heart disease (53.6%) were identified as risk factors. Overall, the knowledge of signs/symptoms was suboptimal. The mean attitude score was 4.41 (range, 1-6); 70.2% would call an ambulance if someone were having a stroke. A monthly income of 11,000-50,000 AED and being a student were associated with positive knowledge. Being a non-health worker and lacking access to electronic media sources were associated with worse attitudes. Conclusion: Overall, we identified poor knowledge and suboptimal attitudes toward stroke. These findings reflect the need for effective public health approaches to improve stroke awareness, knowledge, and attitudes for effective prevention in the community. Presently, this is of utmost necessity, given the increased occurrence of stroke and its severity among COVID-19 patients.

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“…The annual incidence of acute stroke in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is 29 per 100,000 individuals, with up to a 6.4% mortality rate. For people over the age of 65, the incidence is increased by up to 670-970 per 100,000 individuals (Mubaraki et al, 2021). The rising incidence is related to changing lifestyle, as well as the high prevalence of chronic diseases (Alhazzani et al, 2019).…”

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“…Early identification of stroke warning signs with optimal care of acute attack is important to improve stroke outcomes as well as reduce the burden of stroke complications. Stroke warning signs include sudden onset of numbness, confusion, weakness of the face, arm, or leg, severe headache; speaking difficulties; trouble seeing; or walking (Mubaraki et al, 2021). Delays in recognizing acute stroke warning signs, seeking medical advice, or managing acute attacks all contribute to increased stroke-related morbidity and mortality (Naguib et al, 2020).…”

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“…According to studies conducted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi population has a significant lack of stroke awareness. Mubaraki et al, (2021) conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study in Taif city in July 2021, which revealed a wide gap in knowledge of the warning signs and symptoms of stroke, which is particularly noticeable in those who are older and have a lower education level. Alluqmani et al, (2021) conducted a study for adult people in Medina city in April 2021 to assess public awareness of ischemic stroke, which showed more than half of the participants had a significant stroke knowledge deficit.…”

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General public awareness toward early manifestation of acute stroke among adults in Western Region of Saudi Arabia

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Alharbi²,

Almowarey³

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Introduction: Stroke is a devastating neurological condition. No recent studies conducted in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia regarding stroke. Therefore, our aim is to assess the awareness towards early manifestations of acute stroke among adults in the Western Region and to identify a relationship between the level of awareness and different sociodemographic data. Method: A cross-sectional study will be conducted by using validated questionnaire among general public from July 2022 to November 2022. The data will be collected through social media. Result: A total of 352 participants completed the questionnaire. Almost (67%) were female, majority from Medina Province (76.1%), about 92.0% have heard about the terminology Stroke. Good awareness was leaning towards younger age groups. Furthermore, educational level has a significant difference on the level of awareness on stroke symptoms manifestations at p-value = 0.001, others demographic factors are not correlate with the level of awareness regarding stroke. Conclusion:The percentage of participants with good awareness was almost the same as that of those with poor awareness, therefore, this knowledge gap must be fixed to improved prevention.

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Public knowledge and awareness of stroke among adult population in Taif city, Saudi Arabia

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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

Are we aware of stroke risk factors and warning signs amid COVID-19? Knowledge and attitude towards risk-factors, signs and symptoms of stroke among the UAE population during COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study

General public awareness toward early manifestation of acute stroke among adults in Western Region of Saudi Arabia

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