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Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors among Stroke Survivors in Nigeria
Joint Authors
Vincent-Onabajo, Grace
Moses, Taritei
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-11-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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±10.6 years) 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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vincent-Onabajo, Grace& Moses, Taritei. 2016. Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors among Stroke Survivors in Nigeria. Stroke Research and Treatment،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vincent-Onabajo, Grace& Moses, Taritei. Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors among Stroke Survivors in Nigeria. Stroke Research and Treatment No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Vincent-Onabajo, Grace& Moses, Taritei. Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors among Stroke Survivors in Nigeria. Stroke Research and Treatment. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1118479
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1118479