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.
Highlights
Stroke is the second cause of death worldwide, with approximately 11% of total deaths and is the leading cause of serious and permanent disability (WHO, 2020, Katan, 2018)
95% of the participants mentioned that the brain is the primary organ of the body affected by stroke and 81% were aware of its possible prevention
Compared to similar literature (Sug Yoon et al, 2001, Pancioli et al, 1998, Croquelois and Bogousslavsky, 2006, Reeves et al, 2008), our outcome measures of stroke health literacy are higher, mainly that all knowledge, risk factors, symptoms, and consequences related to stroke were identified by more than 50% of the study sample
Summary
Stroke is the second cause of death worldwide, with approximately 11% of total deaths and is the leading cause of serious and permanent disability (WHO, 2020, Katan, 2018). Stroke represents a major cause of disability and death in the last three decades in Jordan as a large Middle Eastern country This surge has been linked to the prevalence of behavioral risk factors such as smoking, insufficient physical activity, and an unhealthy diet (Vos et al, 2020, Ministry of Health, 2020). Primary prevention of cerebrovascular accidents is essential to minimize stroke occurrence It is achieved through different means, focusing on identifying associated risk factors, initiating prophylactic measures, and increasing patient 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. Conclusion: This study revealed a good knowledge and awareness level about stroke among Jordanians correlated mainly with their
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