Level of awareness regarding stroke among Riyadh population

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• Neurology
• Health Awareness Studies

Background:

• Stroke is a leading global cause of death and disability, necessitating increased public knowledge for prevention.
• Understanding public awareness of stroke risk factors, signs, symptoms, and prevention is crucial for reducing incidence.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the level of public awareness regarding stroke in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• To identify knowledge gaps concerning stroke risk factors, symptoms, and prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study involving 150 adult participants from primary health care (PHC) centers in Riyadh.
• Systematic random sampling was employed, with data collected via self-administered questionnaires.
• Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS, with data visualization in Microsoft Excel.

Main Results:

• A high level of awareness (76.66%) was observed regarding stroke risk factors among participants.
• Over half (63.3%) demonstrated moderate awareness of stroke signs and symptoms.
• No significant relationship was found between education level and awareness of stroke risk factors (p=0.334).

Conclusions:

• The study indicates a generally high awareness of stroke, particularly risk factors, in the Riyadh population.
• Awareness regarding stroke prevention methods was found to be moderate, suggesting a need for targeted interventions.
• Further research is recommended to explore strategies for improving stroke prevention awareness.