scholarly journals Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors among Stroke Survivors in Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Grace Vincent-Onabajo ◽  
Taritei Moses
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors

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±10.6years) 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.

scholarly journals Prestroke treatment of stroke risk factors: A cross-sectional survey in central Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 120 ◽  
Author(s):  
NuraH Alkali ◽  
SundayA Bwala ◽  
JacobA Dunga ◽  
MusaM Watila ◽  
YusufB Jibrin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors

scholarly journals Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors and Warning Signs in Patients with Recurrent Stroke or Recurrent Transient Ischaemic Attack in Thailand

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jittima Saengsuwan ◽  
Pathitta Suangpho ◽  
Somsak Tiamkao
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Transient Ischaemic Attack ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
Recurrent Stroke ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
High Risk Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors ◽  
Ischaemic Attack ◽  
Structured Interventions

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.

scholarly journals Supervised exercise delivered via telehealth in real time to manage chronic conditions in adults: a protocol for a scoping review to inform future research in stroke survivors

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. e027416 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily R Ramage ◽  
Natalie A Fini ◽  
Elizabeth A Lynch ◽  
Amanda Patterson ◽  
Catherine M Said ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors ◽  
Supervised Exercise ◽  
Scoping Reviews

IntroductionIncreasing physical activity reduces secondary stroke risk factors, but many stroke survivors have low levels of physical activity. Supervised exercise delivered via telehealth has the potential to overcome barriers to increased physical activity in stroke survivors. Our scoping review will examine the emerging field of supervised exercise delivered via telehealth to map the available evidence in relation to its efficacy, acceptability, safety and feasibility in chronic conditions to inform future research into its ability to increase physical activity.Methods and analysisThe methodological framework of Arksey and O’Malley will be applied to our scoping review. A systematic search of Medline, CINAHL, Scopus, Cochrane, Pedro and Embase; hand searching of pertinent studies’ reference lists; and consultation with experts in the field will identify relevant papers. Studies involving participants with a chronic condition who undertake supervised exercise delivered by a health professional via telehealth targeted at improving secondary stroke risk factors or involving lower limb weight-bearing exercise will be included. Study selection and critical appraisal of individual studies will be carried out independently by two authors with discrepancies resolved by a third author. Quantitative and qualitative data will be charted using a standardised form. Results will be tabulated and narratively summarised to highlight findings relevant to the review’s research questions and to inform recommendations for future research.Ethics and disseminationOur review will significantly contribute to the knowledge base of exercise and rehabilitation delivered via telehealth and its application in chronic conditions, including stroke. Findings will be relevant to researchers, healthcare workers and policy-makers and will be disseminated through publication and presentations. Only secondary deidentified data will be included, therefore ethics approval will not be sought. This protocol is not registered as PROSPERO currently excludes scoping reviews.

scholarly journals Caregiving Appraisal by Family Caregivers of Stroke Survivors in Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 183-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Grace Vincent-Onabajo ◽  
Pwadi Gayus ◽  
Mamman Ali Masta ◽  
Muhammad Usman Ali ◽  
Fatima Kachalla Gujba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Stroke Survivor ◽  
Care Recipient ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Caregiving Burden ◽  
Negative Appraisal ◽  
Positive Caregiving

Introduction: Attending to caregiving experiences of family caregivers of stroke survivors is important in person-centered stroke rehabilitation. This study explored caregiving appraisals by family caregivers of stroke survivors in Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of family caregivers’ negative and positive appraisals of caregiving was conducted using the 24-item 4-domain revised Caregiving Appraisal Scale (rCAS). Mann Whitney U and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used to identify differences in caregiving appraisals based on specific caregiver and stroke survivor variables. Results: Seventy-three caregiver and care recipient dyads participated in the study. Mean age of the caregivers was 31.51 (9.82) years. From a score of 5, and higher scores depicting higher appraisal, mean (SD) score for caregiving satisfaction and caregiving mastery (positive appraisal domains) was 4.23 (0.97) and 4.04 (0.92) respectively while 2.29 (0.98) and 2.11 (0.93) were respectively recorded for caregiving burden and environmental impact (negative appraisal). Caregivers’ gender, age, and employment status resulted in significantly different appraisals with female caregivers having higher caregiving mastery (U = 446, P<0.05), caregiving satisfaction (U = 384.5, P<0.01), and also caregiving burden (U = 382.5, P<0.01) compared to their male counterparts; while older (U = 330; P<0.05) and employed (U = 437.5, P<0.05) family caregivers reported higher caregiving satisfaction and burden respectively than younger and unemployed family caregivers. Conclusion: Given the comparatively higher positive caregiving appraisal, and the documented benefits of positive caregiving appraisal, efforts should be geared towards identifying effective means of reinforcing positive appraisal, and reducing negative stroke caregiving appraisal, especially for female, older and employed family caregivers.

scholarly journals Gambaran Gangguan Tidur pada Pasien Pasca Stroke Iskemik

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 336-342
Author(s):  
Alya Ramadhini ◽  
Yuliarni Syafrita ◽  
Russilawati Russilawati
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Ischemic Stroke ◽  
Sleep Disorders ◽  
Sleep Disorder ◽  
Restless Legs Syndrome ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
Stroke Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Restless Legs ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors

Background : Sleep disorder is common to be the complication in stroke patients and can be a risk factor for stroke. Sleep disorder in stroke patients decrease the quality of life. Objective : The purpose of this study was to find out the prevalence of sleep disorders in a post-ischemic stroke patient and the association between sleep disorders and stroke risk factors. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on post-ischemic stroke at the neurology outpatient clinic of Ibnu Sina Islamic Hospital Padang. Information about stroke risk factors is obtained through patient data and guided questionnaires. Types of sleep disorders were assessed through the 2005 Specialized Center of Research Sleep Questionnaire. Results: We found out there were 57 post-ischemic stroke patients, in which 37  post-ischemic stroke patients (64.9%) had sleep disorder incidences, such as apnea, restless legs syndrome, insomnia, and narcolepsy (38.6%, 36.8%, 35.1%, and 15.8%; respectively). There was an association between age and insomnia (p = 0.034,CI = 95%). On the other hand, there was no association between other risk factors (gender, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, heart disease, obesity, smoking, and alcohol consumption) and insomnia, apnea, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome. Conclusions : The conclusion of this study was more than half post-ischemic stroke patients have sleep disorder with the most common were apnea. There was an association between age and insomnia. Keywords: sleep disorder, apnea, ischemic stroke

scholarly journals An Examination of Stroke-Related Knowledge in Male Stroke Survivors Living in the South Carolina Stroke Belt

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 532-537 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Racial Differences ◽  
Stroke Prevention ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Stroke Risk Factor ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors ◽  
Stroke Knowledge

Racial differences have been observed in stroke-related knowledge and knowledge of specific stroke risk factors and stroke prevention practices. Using data from 134 male stroke survivors, racial differences in overall knowledge, risk factor knowledge, and stroke prevention practices were examined using the Stroke Knowledge Test. Knowledge that diabetes doubles ones risk of stroke was present in 48% of the participants, while knowledge of aspirin in the prevention of stroke by stopping blood clot formation was reported in 83% of the participants. Findings indicate participants were knowledgeable that obesity increased risk of stroke (71%) and high blood pressure was the most important stroke risk factor (70%). Participants indicated knowledge that diet, exercise, and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol reduces risk of stroke (86%). In regression models, there were no significant race differences in overall stroke knowledge or the odds of knowledge of information related to stroke risk factors and stroke prevention practices after adjusting for age, education, and marital status. Although stroke-related knowledge did not differ by race, stroke survivors exhibited gaps in stroke knowledge particularly of knowledge of common risk factors. These factors should be considered in approaches to improve stroke-related knowledge in all stroke survivors.

Hypertension Knowledge and Willingness of Government Officials in a Southwestern Nigerian City to Self-Monitor Blood Pressure

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-46
Author(s):  
Moses A. Adebanjo ◽  
Mojisola M. Oluwasanu ◽  
Oyedunni S. Arulogun
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Government Officials ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Hypertension Knowledge ◽  
Monitoring Devices

Self-monitoring of blood pressure (BP) is indispensable for the prevention and management of hypertension. Attitude and willingness to self-monitor BP have not been well investigated in Nigeria. This study investigated hypertension knowledge, attitude, and willingness of government officials in a southwestern Nigerian city to self-monitor BP. The study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey and 280 respondents completed a pretested, semistructured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and χ2 test. Mean age was 35.7 ± 10.6 years, 57.5% were women and 72.1% had tertiary education. Majority (65.7%) had poor knowledge about hypertension, only 1.8% recognized its symptomless nature. Majority (77.9%) had positive attitude toward being trained to self-monitor BP, while 82.1% were willing to buy self-monitoring devices. Hypertension knowledge was associated with age and marital status ( p < .05), while attitude was associated with willingness to self-monitor BP ( p < .05). Population-wide, educational interventions should be intensified to improve hypertension knowledge and enhance skills to self-monitor BP.

Age-standardized prevalence of social determinants of health and associated race-ethnic disparities in stroke survivors

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Parekh
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Social Determinants Of Health ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
Healthcare Access ◽  
Determinants Of Health ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors ◽  
Marginal Effects

Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Background Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States, with evident differences in health outcomes by race and socioeconomic factors. We aim to focus on social determinants of health by race/ethnicity and education level that greatly influences the health-related quality of life in stroke survivors. Method Using the 2017 Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey data, the direct age-adjusted prevalence was standardized to the 2000 projected US population. Multivariable weighted logistic regression models were post-estimated to calculate marginal effects of age, gender, education, and race on social determinants of health (housing insecurity, food insecurity, healthcare access hardship) at mean values of other predictors for stroke survivors. Models were adjusted for demographics, socioeconomic position, and stroke risk factors. Marginal effects (ME) reported as predicted probabilities. Result Among stroke survivors, nearly 27% reported housing insecurity and healthcare access hardship, and 48% reported food insecurity. The prevalence of housing insecurity was significantly higher among female (31.69%) than male (21.98%) survivors, and of race, highest among Non-Hispanic-Black (37.49%), lower among Non-Hispanic-Whites (23.83%), and lowest among Hispanics (17.20%) stroke survivors. In contrast, food insecurity was highest among Hispanics (63.71%). Healthcare access hardship was similar across the group with a comparatively lower prevalence in Non-Hispanic-White stroke survivors (25.32%). The predicted probability of housing insecurity was significantly higher among young adults compared to older adults aged 65 or above [ME 26.8 (95CI: 14.5-39.1 vs. ME 1.4 (95CI: 0.9-2.0)]. Of race, Black, NH stroke survivors showed a higher probability of housing insecurity [ME 12.4 (95CI: 6.3-18.3)], while the probability of food insecurity [ME 39.3 (95CI: 11.1-67.6)] and healthcare access was higher among other Non-Hispanic groups. The probability of any insecurities was similar among male and female stroke survivors. Stroke survivors with less than high school education showed a significantly higher probability of housing and food insecurity, in addition to healthcare access. Conclusion Social inequalities along with racial disparities in stroke survivors necessitate tailored intervention to reduce the burden of stroke. It is crucial to address socioeconomic factors such as housing, food, and healthcare access that promote the development of stroke risk factors. Abstract Figure.

Abstract P714: Knowledge of Stroke Warning Signs and Risk Factors in Minnesota Adults

Stroke ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Niloufar N Hadidi ◽  
Meghan K Tierney ◽  
Jane Claeys ◽  
Olga V Gurvich
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Risk Score ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
Warning Sign ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors ◽  
History Of

Background: Global Burden of Disease identified stroke as the second leading cause of death worldwide after ischemic heart disease. Many stroke risk factors are preventable with lifestyle changes. A better understanding of the relationship between demographics and knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning signs may help in identifying target populations for preventative stroke education. Purpose: This study aimed to explore 1)knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning signs among Minnesota adults, 2)association between knowledge of risk factors and presence of risk factors and 3)association between the knowledge of warning signs and family history of stroke. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 207 consenting adults who completed open-ended questionnaires on identifying stroke risk factors and warning signs per American Stroke Association (ASA) was used. Self-reported demographics, medical/family history and lifestyle behaviors data were combined with measured height, weight and blood pressure to provide an individual stroke risk score per the ASA Stroke Risk Score. Results: Most participants(90.3%) correctly identified at least one stroke warning sign, but <1% identified all warning signs (FAST+Walking+Vision). 58.9% identified ≥3 stroke risk factors while only 2.4% identified 6 risk factors. Of the highest ranked stroke risk factors(hypertension, smoking, diabetes, diet, obesity, exercise, age, gender, atrial fibrillation), hypertension and obesity were the most named, correctly identified by 64.3% and 53.1% respectively. Females were slightly more knowledgeable of risk factors(63.9% females vs. 51.8% males) and warning signs(62.3% females vs. 58.8% males). No statistically significant associations were observed between knowledge of risk factors and presence of them, or between family history of stroke and knowledge of stroke warning signs. Conclusion: The findings of this study identified the need for public education of stroke risk factors and warning signs as a critical first step in behavior change. Gender differences in knowledge was slightly different. Other demographic differences was not identified due to study sample homogeneity. Additional efforts should be made to increase sample diversity in future studies.

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