Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Female Hypertensive Patients Towards Stroke

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47648/jmsr.2018.v2902.06

Ahmad S N1 , Alam Md. F2 , Kamal A H M3 , Saha S K4 , Rabin F5 , Yeamin A6

Abstract

Hypertension is a very common chronic disease world wide, and stroke is one of it's complications if not treated properly. In Bangladesh, women have traditionally tended to overlook their own disease states when a male member of the family is already afflicted. The cross sectional observational study was carried out to explore the knowledge, attitude and perception hypertensive females have towards stroke between July 2012 and December 2012 at HFRCMCH. Admitted and outdoor female hypertensive patients were randomly selected; with their consent they were asked to respond to a prestructured questionnaire. We found that 52% of our cohort identified the brain as being the organ involved in stroke; however 35% still believed it to be a disease of the heart. Around 80% of the patients did understand the complications and impact stroke would have on their daily lives; however, there were some conceptual misunderstandings with regards to the risk factors and warning signs. Hypertensive women need to have a clearer concept regarding their own disease, understand the warning signs and the risk factor of stroke and in turn create a greater awareness of the link between hypertension and stroke.

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  1. Assistant Professor of Medicine

    Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka

  2. Professor of Medicine

    Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka

  3. Professor and Head of Medicine

    Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka

  4. Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine

    Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka

  5. Associate Professor and Head, Department of Psychiatry

    Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka

  6. Intern Doctor

    Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College, Dhaka


Volume 29, Number 2 July 2018
Page: 29-33