Table 3.
Knowledge on stroke.
| Variable | Items | Yes Number (%) | No Number (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stroke is… | |||
| A preventable disease | 367 (78.3) | 102 (21.7) | |
| A disease requiring an urgent care | 443 (94.5) | 26 (5.5) | |
| A curable disease | 369 (78.7) | 75 (16.0) | |
| A disabling disease | 406 (86.6) | 63 (13.4) | |
| Risk factors for stroke | |||
| HBP | 261 (55.7) | 208 (44.3) | |
| Diabetes | 156 (33.3) | 313 (66.7) | |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 125 (26.7) | 344 (73.3) | |
| Cardiac disease | 128 (27.3) | 341 (72.3) | |
| Oral contraception | 44 (9.4) | 425 (90.6) | |
| Smoking | 171 (36.5) | 298 (63.5) | |
| Alcoholism | 157 (33.5) | 312 (66.5) | |
| Unhealthy diet | 99 (21.1) | 370 (78.9) | |
| Sedentary life style | 84 (17.9) | 385 (82.1) | |
| Obesity or overweight | 130 (27.7) | 339 (72.3) | |
| Personal history of stroke | 174 (37.1) | 295 (62.9) | |
| Family history of stroke | 88 (19.0) | 380 (81.0) | |
| Depression and stress | 229 (48.8) | 240 (51.2) | |
| Stroke warning signs and symptoms | |||
| Sudden numbness or weakness in face, arm or leg | 175 (37.3) | 294 (62.7) | |
| Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding others | 138 (29.4) | 331 (70.6) | |
| Sudden poor vision in one or both eyes | 118 (25.2) | 351 (74.8) | |
| Sudden dizziness, difficulty walking or loss of balance | 162 (34.5) | 307 (65.6) | |
| Sudden headache with no known cause | 140 (29.9) | 329 (70.1) | |
%: Percentage, HBP: High blood pressure.