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ArticleVascular health and risk management2021

Knowledge on Stroke Warning Signs and Associated Factors Among Hypertensive Patients, Northwest Ethiopia: An Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Adane Birhanu Nigat, Moges Wubneh Abate, Agimasie Tigabu Demelash, Nigusie Selomon Tibebu, Chalie Marew Tiruneh, Tigabu Desie Emiru, Mehd Abdu Yimam, Abebe Dires Nega, Yohannes Shumet Yimer

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Adane Birhanu NigatDepartment of Adult Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0001-7158-3256
Moges Wubneh AbateDepartment of Adult Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0001-8902-9552
Agimasie Tigabu DemelashDepartment of Adult Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.
Nigusie Selomon TibebuDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-5511-5812
Chalie Marew TirunehDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-3647-8415
Tigabu Desie EmiruDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health Nursing, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0001-9535-0190
Mehd Abdu YimamDepartment of Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Mizan-Tepi University, Mizan Teferi, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0003-4078-5757
Abebe Dires NegaDepartment of Comprehensive Nursing, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Wollo University, Dessie, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-0186-1123
Yohannes Shumet YimerDepartment of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor, Ethiopia.ORCID 0000-0002-7087-2360

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introductionStroke is one of the leading causes of death globally and is a major cause of disability worldwide. It is a preventable and treatable disease by the prevention of modifiable risk factors and early recognition of warning signs, respectively.

objectiveTo assess knowledge on stroke warning signs and associated factors among hypertensive patients at South Gondar Zone Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia, 2020.

methodsAn institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted in South Gondar Zone Comprehensive Specialized Hospital from June 1-30, 2020. A systematic random sampling technique was used and data were collected through face to face interviews. Data were entered into Epi data version 4.6.0.0 and exported to SPSS version 25 for cleaning and analysis. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analysis was used and variables with p <0.05 in the multivariable analysis were considered as statistically significant.

resultsTwo hundred and fifty-three hypertensive patients completed the questionnaire with a response rate of 100%. Among the total respondents, 15% (95% CI: 10.7, 19.4) of participants had good knowledge of stroke warning signs. Younger age (AOR: 2.82; 95% CI: 1.18, 6.74), urban residence (AOR: 2.9; 95% CI: 1.04, 8.11), being educated (AOR: 2.6; 95% CI: 1.09, 6.23) and having long duration hypertension follow up (AOR: 2.7; 95% CI: 1.25, 5.81) were significantly associated with good knowledge of stroke warning signs.

conclusionThis study revealed that participants had poor knowledge of stroke warning signs. Younger age, urban residence, being educated and having long duration hypertension follow up were predictors of good stroke warning signs knowledge. Health information dissemination needs to be strengthened for hypertensive patients, particularly for older, rural residents, the non-educated and those having short duration of hypertension follow up.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeStrokeAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesEthiopiaFemaleHumansHypertensionMaleMiddle AgedEthiopiahypertensionknowledgestrokewarning signs

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