Knowledge of Stroke, Its Symptoms or Signs, Risk Factor and Practice of Prevention among Healthcare Workers in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria

Ezunu Emmanuel Okechukwu (), Ezunu Ngozi Esther (), Aigbokhaode Adesuwa Queen (), Agbele Theresa (), Ekpete Nwachukwu Onyebuchukwu (), Obu Sylvia Ifeoma (), Oluwasina Hauwa Evelyn () and Okoli Ugochukwu Josiah ()

European Journal of Health Sciences, 2024, vol. 10, issue 3, 27 - 43

Abstract: Purpose: Stroke is a leading cause of disability globally. Deaths from stroke and stroke-related disability occur more in low-income and middle-income countries. However, most studies narrated a lack of public knowledge and practice related to stroke. This study aims to investigate stroke-related knowledge, associated factors, and prevention practices among Healthcare workers. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional study among 200 Healthcare workers from the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba Nigeria. They were selected by systematic sampling technique to participate in the study. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data on the research variables. Data were analyzed using the IBM SPSS version 25 statistical package Findings: The mean age of respondents was 36.20 ± 10.60 years and they were predominantly females (56.5%). The respondents had good aggregate knowledge of stroke (84%), its warning signs or symptoms (72%), and risk factors (78%). However, the aggregate practice of stroke prevention among healthcare workers was poor (61%). There was a significant association (p < 0.0001) between good knowledge of stroke and Clinical Healthcare when compared with Non-Clinical Health Care workers [Chi-squares =27.1, 95%CI= (0.029-0.256)] but this did not affect their practice [Chi-square =3.570, p-value = 0.02, 95%CI= (0.321-1.023)] Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: There is a need for healthcare workers to encourage health educational programs on Knowledge and behavior-changing strategies toward stroke prevention practices.

Keywords: Stroke; Knowledge; Symptoms; Risk Factors; Practice; Prevention (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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