Knowledge and attitude towards stroke prevention among adult community in Serting, Negeri Sembilan

Rijaludin, Nur Khairunnisa (2025) Knowledge and attitude towards stroke prevention among adult community in Serting, Negeri Sembilan. Project Report. Universiti Sains Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

This study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and attitudes towards stroke prevention and to examine the association between these variables among adults in Serting, Negeri Sembilan. A total of 420 respondents participated in this cross- sectional study using a structured, validated questionnaire adapted from (Alhowaymel et al., 2023). Descriptive statistics revealed that participants had a moderate level of knowledge, with mean scores ranging from 1.69 to 1.80 out of 3, indicating general awareness of stroke risk factors, symptoms, and complications. Attitude levels were also moderately positive, with 62.9% of participants showing moderate attitudes and 29% demonstrating positive attitudes towards stroke prevention. A significant association was found between knowledge and attitude levels using Pearson’s Chi- square test (χ² = 338.238, df = 4, p < 0.001). Interestingly, the association revealed an inverse pattern, where participants with higher knowledge levels sometimes held less favorable attitudes. These findings suggest that while awareness exists, translating knowledge into positive preventive behaviors may require addressing deeper psychosocial factors and tailoring health education interventions. This study highlights the need for culturally appropriate, nurse-led stroke prevention programs to bridge the gap between knowledge and attitude in the community

Item Type: Monograph (Project Report)
Uncontrolled Keywords: -
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: 12 Jan 2026 03:00
Last Modified: 03 Mar 2026 07:07
URI: http://eprints.usm.my/id/eprint/63440

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