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Knowledge of Early Stroke Detection Among Patients With Hypertension in Urban Population: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

  • Rosyidah Arafat1
  • Alif Muhammad Islam1
  • Elly L Sjattar1
  • Syahrul Ningrat1
  • Lee Wang Ling2
  1. 1Faculty of Nursing Hasanuddin University Makassar Indonesia unhas.ac.id.
  2. 2Nursing Departement Faculty of Medicine University of Malaya Kuala Lumpur Malaysia um.edu.my.
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Abstract

Background

Hypertension is one of the primary risk factors for stroke, and nearly 80% of stroke cases can potentially be prevented through increased awareness and early detection. However, previous studies indicate that patients with hypertension often demonstrate inadequate stroke prevention behaviors. Therefore, this study aims to assess knowledge related to early stroke detection among hypertensive patients.Methods

This descriptive quantitative study utilized a cross-sectional design, with 236 respondents recruited through consecutive sampling. Data were collected using the Stroke Recognition Questionnaire (SRQ) and analyzed through univariate statistical methods, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation.Results

Among the 236 respondents, 53.4% demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge, 31.4% had low knowledge, and the remaining respondents showed a high level of knowledge. The average knowledge score was 64.61 (SD = 13.57; range = 26-97). Participants aged 20-44 years had the highest proportion of high knowledge levels (11.4%), whereas older adults aged over 60 years were more commonly classified in the low-knowledge category (36.1%).Conclusion

The greater proportion of low knowledge among older adults highlights a priority population for targeted education. Integrating structured stroke recognition education into routine hypertension care may strengthen preparedness for early symptom recognition and facilitate timely access to emergency stroke services.

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@article{arafat2026knowledge,
  title = {{Knowledge of Early Stroke Detection Among Patients With Hypertension in Urban Population: A Cross-Sectional Survey.}},
  author = {Rosyidah Arafat and Alif Muhammad Islam and Elly L Sjattar and Syahrul Ningrat and Lee Wang Ling},
  journal = {Neurology research international},
  year = {2026},
  month = nov,
  doi = {10.1155/nri/5012364},
  url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42969000},
  note = {CC BY},
}
RIS
TY  - JOUR
TI  - Knowledge of Early Stroke Detection Among Patients With Hypertension in Urban Population: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
AU  - Rosyidah Arafat
AU  - Alif Muhammad Islam
AU  - Elly L Sjattar
AU  - Syahrul Ningrat
AU  - Lee Wang Ling
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/11/01
JO  - Neurology research international
DO  - 10.1155/nri/5012364
UR  - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42969000
AB  - Background  Hypertension is one of the primary risk factors for stroke, and nearly 80% of stroke cases can potentially be prevented through increased awareness and early detection. However, previous studies indicate that patients with hypertension often demonstrate inadequate stroke prevention behaviors. Therefore, this study aims to assess knowledge related to early stroke detection among hypertensive patients.Methods  This descriptive quantitative study utilized a cross-sectional design, with 236 respondents recruited through consecutive sampling. Data were collected using the Stroke Recognition Questionnaire (SRQ) and analyzed through univariate statistical methods, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation.Results  Among the 236 respondents, 53.4% demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge, 31.4% had low knowledge, and the remaining respondents showed a high level of knowledge. The average knowledge score was 64.61 (SD = 13.57; range = 26-97). Participants aged 20-44 years had the highest proportion of high knowledge levels (11.4%), whereas older adults aged over 60 years were more commonly classified in the low-knowledge category (36.1%).Conclusion  The greater proportion of low knowledge among older adults highlights a priority population for targeted education. Integrating structured stroke recognition education into routine hypertension care may strengthen preparedness for early symptom recognition and facilitate timely access to emergency stroke services.
SN  - 2090-1852
SN  - 2090-1860
ER  -