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Copyright: © 2022 Barakat M et al. This work is published under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.

Abstract

Background and objective: Stroke is the second leading cause of death in Jordan and over the world. Knowledge and awareness towards stroke play a crucial role in the management and prevention of its complications. This study aims to assess the knowledge and awareness about stroke among the Jordanian population and determine factors associated with stroke awareness.

Methods: This cross-sectional study through a web-based anonymous questionnaire that needed 10 minutes to be completed. It examined sociodemographic characteristics and recognition of the risk factors, warning signs, stroke consequences, and early response to stroke symptoms. Logistic regression analysis identified the factors associated with poor knowledge of stroke. 

Results: A total of 573 Jordanian adults participated in this study. The participant's ability to identify at least one early symptom of stroke and the proper response to the symptoms were significantly correlated with the educational level (OR of 3.4 and 2.5, respectively). At least one consequence of stroke was significantly associated with different demographic factors such as gender, socioeconomic income, females versus males and those with medium income versus low income had significantly higher odds (OR of 6.6 and 4.1, respectively).

Conclusion: This study revealed a good knowledge and awareness level about stroke among Jordanians correlated mainly with their educational level. Therefore, new strategies should be considered to decrease the prevalence of stroke in Jordan, including the need for engagement in enhanced awareness campaigns.

Details

Title
Factors Associated with Knowledge and Awareness of Stroke Among the Jordanian Population: A Cross-Sectional Study
Author
Barakat Muna; Husam, A AlSalamat; Jirjees Feras; Al-Obaidi, Hala; k. Hussain Zainab; El Hadidi Seif; Mansour, Sara; Malaeb, Diana; Hosseini Hassan
University/institution
U.S. National Institutes of Health/National Library of Medicine
Publication year
2022
Publication date
2022
Publisher
Faculty of 1000 Ltd.
e-ISSN
20461402
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
2624150198
Copyright
Copyright: © 2022 Barakat M et al. This work is published under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.