Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors and Warning Signs in Patients with Recurrent Stroke or Recurrent Transient Ischaemic Attack in Thailand
Joint Authors
Tiamkao, Somsak
Suangpho, Pathitta
Saengsuwan, Jittima
Source
Neurology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-10-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Saengsuwan, Jittima& Suangpho, Pathitta& Tiamkao, Somsak. 2017. Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors and Warning Signs in Patients with Recurrent Stroke or Recurrent Transient Ischaemic Attack in Thailand. Neurology Research International،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1193424
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Suangpho, Pathitta…[et al.]. Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors and Warning Signs in Patients with Recurrent Stroke or Recurrent Transient Ischaemic Attack in Thailand. Neurology Research International No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1193424
American Medical Association (AMA)
Saengsuwan, Jittima& Suangpho, Pathitta& Tiamkao, Somsak. Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors and Warning Signs in Patients with Recurrent Stroke or Recurrent Transient Ischaemic Attack in Thailand. Neurology Research International. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1193424
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1193424