Knowledge and attitude towards stroke among the population of one rural community in southern Thailand: a survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate attitude and knowledge of stroke in a rural community in southern Thailand.

Design

A survey.

Setting

A community in southern Thailand.

Participants

All community members aged ≥18 years who were at home during the survey were invited to participate.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Level of attitude and knowledge score towards stroke were assessed, and the associated factors were evaluated.

Methods

The questionnaire used in this survey was developed from a literature review, and the content validity and reliability were tested before use. Logistic and linear regression were used to determine factors associated with the level of attitude and knowledge score towards stroke.

Results

Among 247 participants, most were

SUBMITTER: Wanichanon W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10859993 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature