Acute stroke patients’ knowledge of stroke at discharge in China: a cross‐sectional study

Objectives A good mastery of stroke‐related knowledge can be of great benefit in developing healthy behaviours. This study surveyed the knowledge about stroke and influencing factors among patients with acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) at discharge in a Chinese province. Methods A cross‐section study wa...

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Veröffentlicht in:Tropical medicine & international health 2018-11, Vol.23 (11), p.1200-1206
Hauptverfasser: Wang, Meng‐Die, Wang, Yong, Mao, Ling, Xia, Yuan‐Peng, He, Quan‐Wei, Lu, Zu‐Xun, Yin, Xiao‐Xv, Hu, Bo
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Zusammenfassung:Objectives A good mastery of stroke‐related knowledge can be of great benefit in developing healthy behaviours. This study surveyed the knowledge about stroke and influencing factors among patients with acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) at discharge in a Chinese province. Methods A cross‐section study was conducted from November 1, 2014 to January 31, 2015. A total of 1531 AIS patients in Hubei Province completed a questionnaire at discharge. Multivariate linear regression was used to identify the influencing factors of their knowledge of stroke. Results About 31.2% of the respondents did not know that stroke is caused by blockage or rupture of cerebral blood vessels and 20.3% did not realise they need immediate medical attention after onset. Approximately 50% did not know that sudden blurred vision, dizziness, headache and unconsciousness are the warning signs of stroke. Over 40% were not aware of the risk factors of the condition, such as hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, diabetes mellitus, smoking and obesity. Over 20% had no idea that they need long‐term medication and strict control of blood pressure, blood lipids and blood sugar. Their knowledge levels were correlated with regions of residence (P < 0.0001), socioeconomic status (P < 0.05), physical condition (P < 0.01), previous stroke (P < 0.0001) and family members and friends having had a stroke (P < 0.01). Conclusions Most AIS patients in Hubei Province, China, had little knowledge of stroke at discharge. Further efforts should be devoted to strengthening the in‐hospital education of stroke patients, especially those with a low income and those from rural areas. Objectifs Une bonne maîtrise des connaissances liées à l'AVC peut être très utile pour développer des comportements sains. Cette étude a examiné les connaissances sur l'AVC et les facteurs influençant chez les patients ayant subi un AVC ischémique aigu au moment de leur sortie dans une province chinoise. Méthodes Une étude transversale a été menée du 1er novembre 2014 au 31 janvier 2015. Au total, 1.531 patients ayant subi un AVC ischémique aigu dans la province du Hubei ont rempli un questionnaire à leur sortie. La régression linéaire multivariée a été utilisée pour identifier les facteurs influençant leurs connaissances sur les AVC. Résultats Environ 31,2% des personnes interrogées ne savaient pas que l'AVC est causé par un blocage ou une rupture des vaisseaux sanguins cérébraux et 20,3% n'avaient pas réalisé qu'elles nécessitaient une attentio
ISSN:1360-2276
1365-3156
DOI:10.1111/tmi.13148