Knowledge of symptoms, risk factors, and treatment centers of stroke among the general population of Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

In Saudi Arabia, stroke is a significant cause of illness and mortality progressively becoming more serious. Studies have indicated that modifiable cardiovascular risk factors are responsible for a significant portion of the burden caused by stroke, which could be targeted through public awareness....

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Published in:Annals of African medicine 2024-01, Vol.23 (1), p.53-61
Main Authors: Alhubail, Fatimah Muhanna, Al-Mousa, Ali Mousa, Albusaad, Renad, Alsumaeel, Salma, Alabbadi, Mohammed S, Almulhim, Maryam A, Alnaaim, Saud
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Cardiovascular diseases
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Health aspects
Health risks
Health services utilization
Humans
Knowledge
Male
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Public health
Risk Factors
Saudi Arabia - epidemiology
Stroke
Stroke (Disease)
Stroke - diagnosis
Stroke - epidemiology
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult
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Summary:In Saudi Arabia, stroke is a significant cause of illness and mortality progressively becoming more serious. Studies have indicated that modifiable cardiovascular risk factors are responsible for a significant portion of the burden caused by stroke, which could be targeted through public awareness. We evaluated the level of knowledge about stroke among the general population of the Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, association between stroke level of knowledge and sample characteristics was analyzed. This was a cross-sectional study conducted from February 22, 2023, to March 22, 2023, using a convenience sampling technique. An electronic Google Forms survey was distributed through social media, to reach the maximum number of participants. This study included a total of 500 participants from Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia. Forty-three percentage of participants were male, while 57% were females. Most participants were of a younger age, where 66.6% were 18-39 years. The most recognized stroke symptom, risk factor, and stroke treatment center were dizziness/vertigo (91%), hypertension (97%), and King Fahad Hospital, respectively. Those with higher education possessed a greater level of stroke-related knowledge than other demographic groupings. The general public of Al-Ahsa demonstrated a high level of knowledge about stroke symptoms (82.6%), risk factors (90%), and treatment facilities (80%). However, it was evident that the general public failed to recognize the proper course of action in the event of a stroke.
ISSN:1596-3519
0975-5764
DOI:10.4103/aam.aam_147_23