Awareness of Stroke among Diabetic and Hypertensive Patients at King Fahad Hospital in Al-Madinah, KSA, 2016
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Introduction: Strokes are the second leading cause of death worldwide. It is assumed that patients’ survival rate can be improved if they have better knowledge about strokes. Objectives: To assess the level of awareness of the warning signs and determinants of having a stroke among high-risk individuals in Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at King Fahad hospital in Al-Madinah, KSA, from September to December 2016. A total of 166 patients, diagnosed with hypertension and/or diabetes mellitus, aged ≥ 18 years were consecutively recruited from the hospital. The data were collected using an interview questionnaire, which included sociodemographic characteristics and questions about the warning signs and risk factors of strokes. Results: Sixty-two percent of the respondents are unaware about strokes risk factors and 51.8% are unaware of the warning signs. The most common risk factor identified by the participants was diabetes mellitus (99 [59.6%]), and the most common warning sign identified was hemi-paralysis (72 [43.4%]). Awareness about risk factors and warning signs of strokes was significantly associated with educational level (p=.001), (p=.002) while awareness about the warning signs was significantly associated with income (p=.019). Age, gender, and occupation were not significantly associated with stroke awareness. Conclusions: A large proportion of high-risk patients have poor awareness of the risk factors and warning signs of strokes. The patients’ awareness was affected by their educational level. Health awareness programs addressing the warning signs of strokes should target high-risk patients in healthcare settings.
Authors and Affiliations
Bayan Awadh Al-Beladi, Khulood Marzooq Al-oufi, Asmaa Mesed Alhazmi, Roqaia Mansour Nafea, Hanan Mosleh Ibrahim
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- EP ID EP535134
- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.4.041
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