Effects of Stroke Knowledge, Fear of Recurrence, and Family Support on Health-Promoting Behavior in Patients with Transient Ischemic Attacks
10.22650/JKCNR.2024.30.3.256
- Author:
Hwa Jin LEE
1
;
Euna PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing Pusan National University Hospital
- From:
Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research
2024;30(3):256-264
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Purpose:This study aimed to assess stroke knowledge, fear of recurrence, family support, and health-promoting behavior in patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIA) and examine these factors have an effect on health-promoting behavior.
Methods:A descriptive survey design was used and included 151 patients diagnosed with a TIA. Participants were recruited from a neurology outpatient clinic at a university hospital in metropolitan city B. Data were collected between February 7 and March 29, 2024, using structured questionnaires and analyzed with the IBM SPSS/WIN 27.0 program.
Results:The average scores for the main variables were as follows: stroke knowledge (13.60±3.15), fear of recurrence (24.34±5.57), family support (44.40±6.02), and health-promoting behavior (65.81±6.77). Family support (β=.33, p<.001), fear of recurrence (β=.28, p<.001), and age (β=.19, p=.027) were significant predictors of health-promoting behavior, with family support showing the greatest influence. Together, these factors explained 33.0% of the variance in health-promoting behavior (F=11.72, p<.001).
Conclusion:These findings highlight the importance of considering the characteristics of age, addressing fear of recurrence and enhancing family support to encourage health-promoting behaviors in patients with TIA. Strengthening these areas may contribute to effective stroke prevention strategies.
