Table 2.
Knowledge score.
| Variable | Correct answers (n, %) | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| What is mainly affected in a stroke? (Neurology system) | 357, 73.8% | 0.74 (0.44) |
| Do you think stroke is treatable? (Yes) | 262, 54.1% | 0.54 (0.49) |
| Risk factors | ||
| High blood pressure (Yes) | 412, 85.1% | 0.85 (0.35) |
| Lack of sleep (No) | 350, 72.3% | 0.72 (0.44) |
| Diabetes (Yes) | 230, 47.5% | 0.48 (0.50) |
| Smoking (Yes) | 270, 55.8% | 0.56 (0.49) |
| High cholesterol (Yes) | 317, 65.5% | 0.65 (0.47) |
| Excessive caffeine consumption (No) | 368, 76% | 0.76 (0.42) |
| Lack of drinking water (No) | 407, 84.1% | 0.84 (0.36) |
| Warning signs | ||
| Sudden body weakness (Yes) | 304, 62.8% | 0.63 (0.48) |
| Difficulty speaking (Yes) | 353, 72.9% | 0.73 (0.44) |
| Sudden, severe headache (Yes) | 229, 47.3% | 0.47 (0.5) |
| Loss of balance (Yes) | 235, 48.6% | 0.49 (0.5) |
| Rapid heartbeat (No) | 334, 69% | 0.69 (0.46) |
| Total knowledge score | 9.17 (2.8) | |