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

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Uchenna Prosper Okonkwo ◽  
Favour Nnenna Uzuh ◽  
Maduaburochukwu Joseph Nwankwo ◽  
Emmanuel Chiebuka Okoye ◽  
Joseph Onuwa Ummuna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Graduate Degree ◽  
Anambra State ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Stroke Awareness ◽  
Postgraduate Level ◽  
General Populations

Abstract Background The prevalence of stroke is increasing in Nigeria due to a lack of awareness of their predisposing factors. There is therefore a need for good knowledge and awareness of stroke risk factors in the general populations. Thus, this study assessed the level of awareness of stroke risk factors among non-teaching staff in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus, Nigeria. Results Most of the participants were female, 89 (69%), and had a post-graduate degree, 84 (65.1%). A total of 129 participants participated in this survey, and 91 (70.5%) were familiar with the term “stroke.” The commonest risk factors were high blood pressure (86%), stress (74.4%), and lack of exercise (63.6%). The study showed that the awareness of stroke risk factors among the participants was poor (40.3%). Conclusion Stroke awareness was poor among the participants with the highest risk of stroke despite their high literacy level. Female participants, with a postgraduate level qualification and working as senior non-teaching staff, had a better awareness of stroke risk factors than their male colleagues. This shows a need to increase stroke awareness campaigns in the community.

scholarly journals Does stroke health promotion increase awareness of appropriate behavioural response? Impact of the face, arm, speech and time (FAST) campaign on population knowledge of stroke risk factors, warning signs and emergency response

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Hickey ◽  
Lisa Mellon ◽  
David Williams ◽  
Emer Shelley ◽  
Ronan M Conroy
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Emergency Response ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
Behavioural Response ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors ◽  
Stroke Awareness ◽  
Speech Time ◽  
The Face

Introduction Inability to identify stroke warning signs accurately is an important cause of delay in seeking medical attention, leading to potential ineligibility for acute intervention. We report on post-campaign findings (wave 2) of national surveys to estimate changes in population knowledge following a media-based Face, Arm, Speech, Time stroke awareness campaign, comparing findings to those of a pre-campaign population survey (wave 1). Participants and methods: One thousand and ten randomly selected adults (18+) completed the Stroke Awareness Questionnaire on knowledge of warning signs, risk factors and response to stroke at wave 2 and findings were compared to wave 1 survey results. Logistic regression was used to examine the association between demographic characteristics and self-reported risk factors with knowledge of stroke and emergency response. Results No significant differences existed in the ability of respondents to define stroke or to identify two or more stroke risk factors between waves 1 and 2 surveys (71% and 70%, respectively). Respondents to the wave 2 survey were five times more likely (odds ratio 4.9, p < .001) than those responding at wave 1 to know at least two warning signs of stroke (67% vs. 31%, respectively), specifically those targeted by the Face, Arm, Speech, Time campaign. While significant improvement in intention to call an ambulance was noted (odds ratio 1.5, p < .001, 57% at wave 2 compared to 47% at wave 1), for almost half of respondents (43%) this would not have been their first response to stroke. Less than 5% of respondents to both surveys identified thrombolysis as an emergency treatment for stroke (3.9% at wave 2 compared to 1.8% at wave 1). Discussion Although significant improvements were made in several areas of stroke knowledge and intended response, awareness of acute stroke interventions was poor and intended behavioural response was suboptimal. Conclusion Findings from this study indicate need for targeted campaigns to improve population understanding of the reasons underlying the importance of rapid emergency response to stroke.

scholarly journals Stroke awareness in the general population: knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning signs in older adults

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Hickey ◽  
Ann O'Hanlon ◽  
Hannah McGee ◽  
Claire Donnellan ◽  
Emer Shelley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
General Population ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors ◽  
Stroke Awareness

Abstract T MP97: Stroke Awareness And Modifiable Risk Factors Of Stroke Among Community-residing Adults With Prehypertension

Stroke ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 46 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hee-Young Song
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
Anthropometric Measurement ◽  
Prevention Education ◽  
Lifestyle Risk Factors ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors ◽  
Normal Limits ◽  
Stroke Awareness ◽  
Lifestyle Risk

Introduction: To reduce the stroke risk and long-term disability related to the sequela of stroke in these individuals with prehypertension, it would be critical to be aware of modifiable stroke risk factors they have and control them, and to recognize warning symptoms of stroke and to present hospital right after the onset of them. Objectives: This study was undertaken to explore the awareness on stroke including knowledge on stroke and recognition on their own modifiable lifestyle risk factors; to identify the relationships between the level of awareness and the presence of lifestyle risk factorsamong community-residing adults with prehypertension. Methods: A total of 126 participants between the aged 42.2 years old were recruited by a convenient sampling in two urban areas in South Korea. Along with BP and anthropometric measurement, trained interviewers interviewed participants with a structured questionnaire including demographic characteristics; stroke awareness measured by knowledge on risk factors, symptoms, and treatment of stroke andrecognition regarding whether their BP, body weight, blood glucose, and cholesterol are within normal limits; lifestyle risk factors of participants. Data were analyzed using SPSS statistics 20.0 Results: Mean systolic BP of participants was 128.8 mmHg and mean diastolic BP, 83.70 mmHg.The risk factors for stroke identified most by respondents were hypertension and stress. The warning symptom of stroke described by respondents most was “suddenconfusion, trouble speaking or understanding”.Only 19.6% ofrespondentsreplied that they would call an ambulance if they thought that they were having a stroke, and 35% of participants claimed that they knew whether their cholesterol levels were normal.Those who were currently non-smokers and moderate drinkers showed significantly higher level of stroke awareness (p <.05). Conclusions: The results suggest the desirability of improving the level of awareness of stroke among prehypertensive adults in the community.Established stroke risk factors such as heart disease and diabetes, and appropriate response including calling an ambulance at first to respond to warning symptoms should be addressed in a stroke prevention education for this population.

scholarly journals Stroke knowledge among middle and high school students

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (9) ◽  
pp. 4230-4241
Author(s):  
Abdullah B. Umar ◽  
Tracy J. Koehler ◽  
Reian Zhang ◽  
Veronica Gilbert ◽  
Muhammad U. Farooq ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
The United States ◽  
Medical Emergency ◽  
School Students ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors ◽  
Stroke Awareness

Objective To determine the awareness of stroke symptoms and risk factors in middle and high school students at a single institution. Methods An 11-question multiple-choice stroke awareness survey was administered to students in grades 7 to 12 at City High Middle School in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Summary statistics were calculated. Results A total of 603/608 surveys were analyzed. Only 8% of respondents correctly identified stroke as the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Half (50.1%) recognized that a stroke occurred in the brain. Sixty-seven students (11.1%) correctly identified all 11 stroke risk factors. Only 5.1% correctly selected all four correct stroke symptoms. Two-thirds (64.5%) recognized stroke as an immediate medical emergency. Slightly more than half (55.9%) knew the acronym FAST (face, arms, speech, time). Conclusions Most students in our study were unaware of all the risk factors and symptoms related to stroke. Although this study was limited because data were collected from only one school, the findings suggest a need to educate middle and high school students about stroke risk factors, symptoms and acute interventions.

scholarly journals Investigation of the cardiovascular risk profile in a south Brazilian city: surveys from 2012 to 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 76 (4) ◽  
pp. 219-224
Author(s):  
Jamir Pitton Rissardo ◽  
Ana Letícia Fornari Caprara ◽  
Ana Lucia Cervi Prado ◽  
Martim Tobias Bravo Leite
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Risk Profile ◽  
Cardiovascular Risk Profile ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Framingham Risk ◽  
Stroke Awareness ◽  
Vascular Age ◽  
Santa Maria

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to investigate the cardiovascular risk profile of the participants recruited from stroke awareness campaigns in Santa Maria RS, Brazil, from 2012 to 2016, using the simplified version of the Framingham Risk Score (FRS). Questionnaires were used to evaluate 1,061 participants from 20 to 74 years old. Data on cardiovascular risk factors were obtained. The prevalence of risk factors and mean FRS for men and women were estimated. The FRS for women was 11.8% (moderate risk) and 24.7% for men (high risk). The vascular age for women was 61.6 years, whereas the vascular age for men was 66 years. Two percent of women had hypertension and diabetes, while both these risk factors were present in 5% of men. Based on the data, the prevalence of stroke risk factors is worrisome, as are the numbers of individuals with moderate and high cardiovascular risk in Santa Maria.

Public health campaigns and their effect on stroke knowledge in a high-risk urban population: A five-year study

Vascular ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 497-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maged M Metias ◽  
Naomi Eisenberg ◽  
Michael D Clemente ◽  
Elizabeth M Wooster ◽  
Andrew D Dueck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
High Risk Population ◽  
Stroke Risk Factor ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Stroke Symptom ◽  
Stroke Knowledge

Background The level of knowledge of stroke risk factors and stroke symptoms within a population may determine their ability to recognize and ultimately react to a stroke. Independent agencies have addressed this through extensive awareness campaigns. The aim of this study was to determine the change in baseline knowledge of stroke risk factors, symptoms, and source of stroke knowledge in a high-risk Toronto population between 2010 and 2015. Methods Questionnaires were distributed to adults presenting to cardiovascular clinics at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. In 2010 and 2015, a total of 207 and 818 individuals, respectively, participated in the study. Participants were identified as stroke literate if they identified (1) at least one stroke risk factor and (2) at least one stroke symptom. Results A total of 198 (95.6%) and 791 (96.7%) participants, respectively, completed the questionnaire in 2010 and 2015. The most frequently identified risk factors for stroke in 2010 and 2015 were, respectively, smoking (58.1%) and hypertension (49.0%). The most common stroke symptom identified was trouble speaking (56.6%) in 2010 and weakness, numbness or paralysis (67.1%) in 2015. Approximately equal percentages of respondents were able to identify ≥1 risk factor (80.3% vs. 83.1%, p = 0.34) and ≥1 symptom (90.9% vs. 88.7%, p = 0.38). Overall, the proportion of respondents who were able to correctly list ≥1 stroke risk factors and stroke symptoms was similar in both groups.(76.8% vs. 75.5%, p = 0.70). The most commonly reported stroke information resource was television (61.1% vs. 67.6%, p = 0.09). Conclusion Stroke literacy has remained stable in this selected high-risk population despite large investments in public campaigns over recent years. However, the baseline remains high over the study period. Evaluation of previous campaigns and development of targeted advertisements using more commonly used media sources offer opportunities to enhance education.

Abstract 1122‐000239: Understanding The Gap in Public Stroke Awareness in India’s Younger Generation

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Preetal Deshpande
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
School Students ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors ◽  
Stroke Awareness ◽  
High Schoolers

Introduction : Stroke is one of the major leading causes of death and disability in India. One reason is the lack of stroke awareness in India. With the adoption of an unhealthy lifestyle like a lack of physical exercise, smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption, newer stroke cases are more prevalent in young adults. I surveyed about 100 high school students from urban cities in India to assess their stroke knowledge and decide how to take measures to bring more awareness about its symptoms, risk factors, and new effective treatments. Methods : I randomly selected high school students(9th‐12th graders) from Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka states to participate in the survey I created. I distributed multiple‐choice anonymous questionnaires to hundreds of high school students. The participants completed survey questions to the best of their ability. The survey assessed candidates' demographic characteristics, knowledge of stroke symptoms, stroke risk factors, ability to identify stroke symptoms, and knowledge about stroke‐related surgeries. It is important to note that these surveys were primarily sent to high school students in urban areas, where the knowledge and resources are relatively better than the rural areas. Results : I received a total of 91 survey responses from high schoolers across different states in India (30% were from Madhya Pradesh, 40% were from Maharashtra and 30% were from Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh). Even though 53.8% of the respondents reported some level of prior knowledge about the stroke, the rest of the respondents simply did not know or had misconceptions about stroke. Nearly ¾ did not know any stroke risk factors, warning signs, or recognize that the brain gets affected during the stroke. Only 27.5% of the students have heard of the popular acronym BE FAST(Balance Eyes Face Arms Speech Time) which is used to detect stroke in a patient. It is shocking that only 12.1% of the respondents have received an education on stroke at least once in their lifetime. Conclusions : The high schoolers have a good recognition of some basic facts of stroke. However, they have a poor understanding of stroke risk factors, the severity of the disease, and the treatment availability. However, there is hope. More than 57% of the high schoolers in my survey mentioned that they were willing to learn about stroke and ways to prevent and detect it. So it is our duty to educate the younger generation about the dangers of stroke and how to prevent, as well as to detect it. We should strive to provide access to these children in the hope of helping spread awareness all around India one step at a time.

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

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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