Assessment of knowledge and awareness of stroke among the Syrian population: unveiling the current landscape in Syria through the first nationally representative study.

Autor: Kharaba Z; Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University, 64141, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.; Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4HH, UK.; Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates., Alfoteih Y; College of Dental Surgery, City University Ajman, 18484, Ajman, United Arab Emirates.; College of General Education, City University Ajman, 18484, Ajman, United Arab Emirates., Jirjees F; Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates., Albarbandi M; Department of Neurosurgery, Ibn Al-Nafees Hospital, Damascus, Syria.; Department of Neurosurgery, Damascus Hospital, Damascus, Syria., Hussain Z; Department of Biology, College of Science, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq., Al Obaidi H; School of Pharmacy, Queen's University, Belfast, UK., Mansour S; School of Pharmacy, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon., Ahmed M; Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates., Eltayib E; College of Pharmacy, Al Jouf University, Jouf, Saudi Arabia., Barakat M; Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, School of Pharmacy, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan., AlSalamat HA; Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Balqa Applied University, Al-Salt, 19117, Jordan.; Department of Biopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan., Alzayer R; Clinical Pharmacy Practice, Mohammed Al-Mana College for Medical Sciences, Dammam, Saudi Arabia., El Khatib S; Department of Biomedical Sciences, Lebanese International University, Bekaa, Lebanon.; Center for Applied Mathematics and Bioinformatics (CAMB), Gulf University for Science and Technology, Mubarak Al-Abdullah, Kuwait., Al-Mohammad S; Neurosurgery Praxis, 06886, Wittenberg, Germany., Hallit S; School of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, P.O Box 446, Jounieh, Lebanon.; Department of Psychology, College of Humanities, Effat University, 21478, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.; Applied Science Research Center, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan., Malaeb D; College of Pharmacy, Gulf Medical University, Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Dr.diana@gmu.ac.ae., Hosseini H; UPEC-University Paris-Est, Creteil, France.; RAMSAY SANTÉ, HPPE, Champigny sur Marne, France.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Scientific reports [Sci Rep] 2024 Jul 04; Vol. 14 (1), pp. 15426. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jul 04.
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-64935-3
Abstrakt: Stroke is a global public health concern, contributing to high rates of morbidity and mortality. In Syria, the current conflict and associated challenges have had a profound impact on healthcare infrastructure, including education and awareness programs related to stroke. An essential aspect of preventing stroke is the awareness of individuals. The study aimed to investigate factors associated with knowledge and awareness of stroke among Syrian people. A cross-sectional national representative study was conducted in Syria. The questionnaire was created on Google form and disseminated as a link through online platform social media like Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter. The population of the study was divided using proportionate random sampling into the 14 governorates. A random sample was selected from each area. The STROBE reporting guideline for cross-sectional studies was followed. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify the factors associated with poor knowledge of stroke. A total of 1013 Syrian adults participated in the study. With more than half of them were females (53.5%) and employed (55.6%). Significant associations were found between ability to identify at least one correct risk factor and employability status (p = 0.029), single group (p = 0.036) and smokers (p < 0.001). In addition, significant associations were found between identifying at least one correct stroke symptom and smokers (p < 0.001) and no-obese people (p = 0.048). Furthermore, younger age group (below 30 years) were significantly able to list at least one correct stroke consequence compared to the older age groups (p = 0.025). Moreover, a significantly higher number of smokers compared to non-smokers correctly identified at least one stroke consequence (p = 0.019). The study revealed that there is a relatively weak understanding of the preventable nature of stroke among Syrian population. The overall awareness is still inadequate and varies depending on lifestyle factors and employment status.
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Databáze: MEDLINE
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