Investigation in prevention related knowledge, attitude and behavior of high risk population of cerebral stroke
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1672-7088.2012.29.089
- VernacularTitle:脑卒中高危人群卒中防护相关知识、态度及行为调查
- Author:
Hongxin GUO
;
Qiaoqin WAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cerebral stroke;
High risk population;
Knowledge;
Attitude;
Behavior
- From:
Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing
2012;28(29):75-78
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
ObjectiveTo understand the status of knowledge,attitude,behaviors about stroke prevention among the high risk population,so as to provide scientific basis for health education. MethodsA selfdesigned questionnaire about knowledge,attitude,behaviors of stroke prevention was used to investigate 106 cases from clinics and communities.The contents included general data,risk of cerebral stroke,score of related knowledge,attitude,behaviors about stroke prevention. ResultsThe mean scores of knowledge,attitude,and behaviors about stroke prevention were(46.96±10.07),(70.71±12.37) and (64.29±16.23),individually.Correlation analysis showed there was significant positive correlation among the scores of knowledge,attitude,and behaviors and their age,educational levels and residence,but was not significantly correlated with sex and risk score of cerebral stroke. ConclusionsPrimary prevention about stroke should focus on the high risk population with lower educational levels,ages under 60 years old,living in suburbs,lack of stroke prevention knowledge.