Healthcare professionals' knowledge of modifiable stroke risk factors: A cross-sectional questionnaire survey in greater Gaborone, Botswana

Background. Knowledge of stroke risk factors is expected to reduce the incidence of stroke—whether first-ever or recurrent. This study examined knowledge of stroke risk factors and its determinants among stroke survivors.Methods. A cross-sectional survey of consenting stroke survivors at two physiotherapy facilities in Nigeria was carried out. Sociodemographic and clinical data were obtained and knowledge of stroke risk factors (defined as the ability to mention at least one correct risk factor) was assessed using open-ended questionnaire. Data were treated with descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis.Results. Sixty-nine stroke survivors (male = 72.5%; mean ± SD age =49.7±10.6years) participated in the study. Thirty-four (49.4%) participants had knowledge of stroke risk factors. Only educational level was significantly associated with knowledge and participants with tertiary educational qualification were about 48 times (odds ratio = 48.5; CI = 7.6–309.8;P<0.0001) more likely to be knowledgeable than those with no education.Conclusion. Less than half of the participants had knowledge of stroke risk factors. Participants with tertiary education were significantly more knowledgeable than those with lower educational qualifications. Effective means of educating stroke survivors on stroke risk factors should be identified and adopted.

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Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors and Warning Signs in Patients with Recurrent Stroke or Recurrent Transient Ischaemic Attack in Thailand

Neurology Research International ◽

10.1155/2017/8215726 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Jittima Saengsuwan ◽

Pathitta Suangpho ◽

Somsak Tiamkao

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Transient Ischaemic Attack ◽

Stroke Risk ◽

Recurrent Stroke ◽

Warning Signs ◽

High Risk Population ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Stroke Risk Factors ◽

Ischaemic Attack ◽

Structured Interventions

Stroke is a global burden. It is not known whether patients who are most at risk of stroke (recurrent stroke or recurrent transient ischaemic attack) have enough knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning signs. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning signs in this high-risk population. We performed a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study of patients with recurrent stroke or recurrent TIA admitted to Srinagarind Hospital and Khon Kaen Hospital, Thailand. A total of 140 patients were included in the study (age 65.6±11.3 years [mean ± SD], 62 females). Using an open-ended questionnaire, nearly one-third of patients (31.4%) could not name any risk factors for stroke. The most commonly recognized risk factors were hypertension (35%), dyslipidemia (28.6%), and diabetes (22.9%). Regarding stroke warning signs, the most commonly recognized warning signs were sudden unilateral weakness (61.4%), sudden trouble with speaking (25.7%), and sudden trouble with walking, loss of balance, or dizziness (21.4%). Nineteen patients (13.6%) could not identify any warning signs. The results showed that knowledge of stroke obtained from open-ended questionnaires is still unsatisfactory. The healthcare provider should provide structured interventions to increase knowledge and awareness of stroke in these patients.

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Gambaran Gangguan Tidur pada Pasien Pasca Stroke Iskemik

Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Indonesia ◽

10.25077/jikesi.v1i3.75 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 336-342

Author(s):

Alya Ramadhini ◽

Yuliarni Syafrita ◽

Russilawati Russilawati

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Ischemic Stroke ◽

Sleep Disorders ◽

Sleep Disorder ◽

Restless Legs Syndrome ◽

Stroke Risk ◽

Stroke Patients ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Restless Legs ◽

Stroke Risk Factors

Background : Sleep disorder is common to be the complication in stroke patients and can be a risk factor for stroke. Sleep disorder in stroke patients decrease the quality of life. Objective : The purpose of this study was to find out the prevalence of sleep disorders in a post-ischemic stroke patient and the association between sleep disorders and stroke risk factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on post-ischemic stroke at the neurology outpatient clinic of Ibnu Sina Islamic Hospital Padang. Information about stroke risk factors is obtained through patient data and guided questionnaires. Types of sleep disorders were assessed through the 2005 Specialized Center of Research Sleep Questionnaire. Results: We found out there were 57 post-ischemic stroke patients, in which 37 post-ischemic stroke patients (64.9%) had sleep disorder incidences, such as apnea, restless legs syndrome, insomnia, and narcolepsy (38.6%, 36.8%, 35.1%, and 15.8%; respectively). There was an association between age and insomnia (p = 0.034,CI = 95%). On the other hand, there was no association between other risk factors (gender, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, heart disease, obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption) and insomnia, apnea, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome. Conclusions : The conclusion of this study was more than half post-ischemic stroke patients have sleep disorder with the most common were apnea. There was an association between age and insomnia. Keywords: sleep disorder, apnea, ischemic stroke

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Urban Versus Rural Egypt: Stroke Risk Factors and Clinical Profile: Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases ◽

10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2019.104316 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 28 (11) ◽

pp. 104316

Author(s):

Nevine M. El Nahas ◽

Hossam M. Shokri ◽

Tamer M. Roushdy ◽

Hany M. Aref ◽

Salma M. Hamed ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Observational Study ◽

Stroke Risk ◽

Clinical Profile ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Stroke Risk Factors ◽

Urban Versus

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The Accumulation of Key Stroke Risk Factors and Its Association With the Characteristics of Subjects: A Population Based Cross Sectional Study

Frontiers in Neurology ◽

10.3389/fneur.2018.00949 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

Author(s):

Peng Zhang ◽

Hang Jin ◽

Zhen-Ni Guo ◽

Hui-Jie Sun ◽

Fu-Liang Zhang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Stroke Risk ◽

Population Based ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Stroke Risk Factors

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Prestroke treatment of stroke risk factors: A cross-sectional survey in central Nigeria

Annals of African Medicine ◽

10.4103/1596-3519.188891 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 15 (3) ◽

pp. 120 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

NuraH Alkali ◽

SundayA Bwala ◽

JacobA Dunga ◽

MusaM Watila ◽

YusufB Jibrin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Stroke Risk ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Stroke Risk Factors

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Assessing Public Awareness and Knowledge of Stroke: A Case of Kumasi, Ghana

Journal of Biology and Life Science ◽

10.5296/jbls.v10i2.15263 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 121

Author(s):

Yinghua Chen ◽

Adu Amankwaa Isaac ◽

Mandella Osei-Assibey Bonsu ◽

Gasper Neema Mariwa

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Stroke Risk ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Warning Signs ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The Public ◽

Stroke Risk Factors ◽

Stroke Awareness ◽

It Risk

Background: The public awareness of stroke risk factors and warning signs is very imperative the in the quest to prevent diseases. In Ghana, public awareness of stroke as well as awareness of the effect of stroke is presently borne. The study attempts to examine the public awareness of stroke in Ghana. It also seeks to assess the risk factors associated with stroke.Methods: The study was a cross-sectional with 220 households in the Kumasi suburb. The study used structured questionnaires to ascertain data and logistics regression analyses to classify predicators on the recognition of stroke awareness, risk factors and stroke warning signs.Findings: It was revealed that, headache and numbness were the major stroke warning signs acknowledged and cited by respondent, and the commonest variable (factor) associated with stroke risk factors is ailing to exercise (44%). The findings of the logistic regression model on the predictors of stroke awareness showed that, stroke risk factors (OR=2.27, CI= CI = 1.52-3.71, p < 0.001) and religion (OR=11.66 CI=1.37-161.01), P<0.02) were linked with greater level of stroke risk factors.Conclusions: Though, stroke is seen as the common causes of mortality in Ghana, but our study showed appreciable number of respondents awareness of it risk factors, warnings signs and the fact that it is a topmost killer. This satisfactory was attributed to the sources of information and other imperative factors such as mounting stroke campaign programmes. Therefore, stroke campaign programmes and health education programmes should be rigorously mounted in universities, high schools, colleges so as to create the needed awareness of this killer disease, it risk factors and warning signs.

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