Table 2.
Overall Knowledge of HTN and DM Patients Towards Stroke
| Study | Country | Disease Condition | Overall Good Knowledge of Stroke (%) | Know Stroke Affects Brain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abate A29 | Ethiopia | HTN | 18.30 a | 21.6 |
| Ehidiamen43 | Nigeria | HTN | NR | 56.3 |
| Dar39 | Pakistan | HTN | NR | 76 |
| Weltermann65 | Germany | DM | 39.4 a | 50- Native 25 -Migrant |
| Oparah53 | Nigeria | DM & HTN | 16.9 | NR |
| Arisegi34 | Nigeria | DM & HTN | 70.3 | 87.4 |
| Amen32 | Iraq | HTN | 4.4 | NR |
| Ampiah33 | Ghana | DM & HTN | 79.16b | 68.30 |
| Venkatesh61 | India | HTN | 66.7 | NR |
Notes: Associated factors: aage <61 years, educated, urban residents, high income, bmarried, employed, educated, NR-not reported.
Abbreviations: DM, diabetes mellitus; HTN, hypertension.