Daud, Nur Alisha Shaik (2025) Awareness towards heart attack and stroke among the community of Batu Maung, Penang. Project Report. Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Submitted)
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Abstract
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as heart attacks and strokes are leading causes of death globally and in Malaysia. Despite their prevalence, many people still lack adequate awareness of the symptoms and appropriate actions to take. This study aimed to assess the level of awareness and actions toward heart attack and stroke among the community in Batu Maung, Penang, and to determine the relationship between selected sociodemographic characteristics and awareness levels. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used, and data were collected using a validated questionnaire from 215 respondents. The results showed that 56.3% of respondents demonstrated a high level of awareness regarding heart attack symptoms. 44.2% of respondents showed a high level of awareness regarding stroke symptoms. There was no significant association between age or education level and awareness level for both heart attack and stroke (p > 0.05). The findings suggest that while the community is relatively more aware of heart attack symptoms, stroke awareness is still moderate. Targeted educational interventions are recommended to improve stroke awareness
| Item Type: | Monograph (Project Report) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | heart attack, stroke |
| Subjects: | R Medicine R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC666-701 Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system |
| Divisions: | Kampus Kesihatan (Health Campus) > Pusat Pengajian Sains Kesihatan (School of Health Sciences) > Monograph |
| Depositing User: | MUHAMMAD AKIF AIMAN AB SHUKOR |
| Date Deposited: | 08 Jan 2026 03:26 |
| Last Modified: | 03 Mar 2026 02:43 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/63431 |
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