Awareness of Stroke Risk Factors in Families of Stroke Patients

VernacularTitle:脑卒中患者家属对脑卒中危险因素知晓情况调查
Author: Junfang HE ; Haixia FENG ; Jiajia BAI ; Huixia YAO ; Yabin LI ; Tao XU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: stroke, family members, risk factors, awareness, Gansu
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2013;19(11):1055-1057
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To investigate the knowledge of stroke risk factors in the families of patients with stroke. Methods 1100 family members of stroke patients hospitalized in 10 hospitals of various levels in Gansu were investigated with self-designed questionnaire. Results Most families knew that the hypertension was a risk factor for stroke, and there was no significant difference among ages. 7.32% of the families knew all the 6 common risk factors for stroke, and 14.23% knew none of them. Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes as the risk factors for stroke was known most in the families finished higher education, and different with the education levels. Heart disease, smoking, consumption of alcohol as risk factors for stroke was known poorly whatever the careers of the families. Conclusion The families of patients with stroke know less about common risk factors for stroke in Gansu.