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Questions |
N (%) (Positive Responses) |
| Awareness |
Have you ever read/heard about a disease called stroke? |
309 (80.5%) |
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Is stroke a disease of the brain? |
292 (76%) |
| |
Is stroke contagious? |
88 (22.9%) |
| |
Is stroke an old person disease? |
126 (32.6%) |
| |
Is stroke a hereditary disease? |
168 (43.8%) |
| |
Do you think stroke is caused by ancestor’s sin? |
105 (27.3%) |
| |
Do you think stroke can be prevented? |
328 (85.4%) |
| |
Do you think homeopathic treatment is beneficial for stroke? |
167 (43.5%) |
| Practices |
Do you: |
|
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Exercise: |
188 (49%) |
| |
Consume fruits and vegetables |
292 (76%) |
| |
Avoid fatty foods |
155 (40.4%) |
| |
Take medicines regularly |
173 (45.1%) |
| |
Check your blood pressure regularly |
146 (38%) |
| |
Avoid smoking |
327 (85.2%) |
| |
What will you do if you happen to witness a person with stroke? |
|
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Take him/her to the hospital |
326 (87.5%) |
| |
Sprinkle water on face |
28 (7.3%) |
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Wait for spontaneous recovery |
17 (4.4%) |
