Key result
Hypertensive patients show predominantly suboptimal early stroke detection knowledge, with ~85% scoring low to moderate.
Why the study?
Although nearly 80% of strokes can potentially be prevented through increased awareness and early detection, patients with hypertension often demonstrate inadequate stroke prevention behaviors, prompting an assessment of their knowledge of early stroke detection.
Cross-Sectional (n=236)
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Nearly one-third of urban hypertensive patients have low knowledge of early stroke detection—particularly older adults—highlighting the need to integrate structured stroke recognition education into routine hypertension care.
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Knowledge gaps in early stroke detection among hypertensives support targeted education; leaves open impact on prevention behaviors.
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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Arafat et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=236). Stroke Recognition Questionnaire (SRQ) assessment was evaluated on Knowledge level regarding early stroke detection measured by the Indonesian version of the Stroke Recognition Questionnaire (SRQ). Patients with hypertension demonstrated predominantly moderate (53.4%) or low (31.4%) early stroke detection knowledge, with a mean SRQ score of 64.61 ± 13.57.
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