Abstract
The aim of study is to assess the knowledge of community doctors regarding stroke and its prevention. A cross-sectional study at Department of Medicine, Jinnah Medical and Dental College, from Feb- ruary 2018 to August 2018. A total of 263 questionnaires were distributed among medical practitioners along with a proforma regarding physician's information and consent to participate. In this survey 201 participants filled the questionnaire, showing a reasonable response rate of 76.42 percent. Their mean time duration of practice was 13 ± 8 years. Almost 95% of the practitioners were aware of risk factors but a great majority had a misconception regarding high density lipoprotein(HDL), noise pollution and driving. All 201 participants agreed on brain imaging but modalityof choice was variable. Their knowledge regarding treatment and unusual presentation of stroke was not adequate and only 79% believed the need for referral to a neurologist.This survey revealed a wide gap in the knowledgeof practitioners regarding diagnosis and current guidelines of management.
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