Stroke knowledge and attitude among residents of Ikorodu local government area, Lagos state, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study
Abstract
Background: Stroke is a leading global health concern, ranking as the second-leading cause of death and the third-leading cause of death and disability combined, as measured by disability-adjusted life years. This study assessed the knowledge and attitudes toward stroke among residents of Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos, Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted using a pretested, structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire. A multistage sampling technique selected 208 respondents. Knowledge was scored and graded as poor (<50%) and good (≥50%), while attitude was scored and graded as poor (<70%) and good (≥70%). Mean knowledge and attitude scores were also determined. Fisher’s exact test and Student’s t-test were used for bivariate analyses, with P ≤ 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: Respondents had a mean age of 33.0 ± 11.6; most were 18–39 years (52.9%), female (55.3%), Christian (86.0%), never married (50.0%), and employed (85.1%). Overall, 89.0% had good knowledge and 95.0% had good attitudes. Tertiary education was significantly associated with good knowledge (P = 0.012) and attitudes (P = 0.004). Conclusion: Regular community health education is needed to improve stroke awareness and promote preventive behaviors. Routine screening for hypertension and diabetes should be strengthened, along with enhanced training for primary healthcare workers.
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BibTeX
@article{olayinka2026stroke,
title = {{Stroke knowledge and attitude among residents of Ikorodu local government area, Lagos state, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study}},
author = {Temitope Christiana Olayinka and Morufat Titilope Omotayo and Azeezat Olawunmi Shopeyin-Dosunmu and Deborah Oluwaseun Ojo and Sewanu Oluwatamilore Kuton and Deborah Maseoghena Oputteh},
journal = {Journal of Clinical Sciences},
year = {2026},
month = jul,
doi = {10.4103/jcls.jcls_229_25},
url = {https://doi.org/10.4103/jcls.jcls_229_25},
note = {CC BY-NC-SA},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Stroke knowledge and attitude among residents of Ikorodu local government area, Lagos state, Nigeria: A cross-sectional study
AU - Temitope Christiana Olayinka
AU - Morufat Titilope Omotayo
AU - Azeezat Olawunmi Shopeyin-Dosunmu
AU - Deborah Oluwaseun Ojo
AU - Sewanu Oluwatamilore Kuton
AU - Deborah Maseoghena Oputteh
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/07/01
JO - Journal of Clinical Sciences
DO - 10.4103/jcls.jcls_229_25
UR - https://doi.org/10.4103/jcls.jcls_229_25
AB - Background: Stroke is a leading global health concern, ranking as the second-leading cause of death and the third-leading cause of death and disability combined, as measured by disability-adjusted life years. This study assessed the knowledge and attitudes toward stroke among residents of Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos, Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted using a pretested, structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire. A multistage sampling technique selected 208 respondents. Knowledge was scored and graded as poor (<50%) and good (≥50%), while attitude was scored and graded as poor (<70%) and good (≥70%). Mean knowledge and attitude scores were also determined. Fisher’s exact test and Student’s t-test were used for bivariate analyses, with P ≤ 0.05 considered statistically significant. Results: Respondents had a mean age of 33.0 ± 11.6; most were 18–39 years (52.9%), female (55.3%), Christian (86.0%), never married (50.0%), and employed (85.1%). Overall, 89.0% had good knowledge and 95.0% had good attitudes. Tertiary education was significantly associated with good knowledge (P = 0.012) and attitudes (P = 0.004). Conclusion: Regular community health education is needed to improve stroke awareness and promote preventive behaviors. Routine screening for hypertension and diabetes should be strengthened, along with enhanced training for primary healthcare workers.
SN - 2468-6859
SN - 2408-7408
ER -