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.
Sci Rep. 2024 Jul 4;14(1):15426. doi: 10.1038/s41598-024-64935-3.
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.
脑卒中是全球关注的公共卫生问题，导致高发病率和死亡率。在叙利亚，当前的冲突及其相关挑战对医疗保健基础设施产生了深远影响，包括与脑卒中相关的教育和意识项目。预防脑卒中的一个重要方面是提高个人的意识。本研究旨在调查与叙利亚人对脑卒中的知识和意识相关的因素。这是一项在叙利亚进行的全国代表性横断面研究。问卷是在谷歌表单上创建的，并通过 Facebook、WhatsApp 和 Twitter 等在线平台社交媒体以链接的形式传播。使用比例随机抽样将研究人群分为 14 个省。从每个地区中随机选择样本。本研究遵循了横断面研究的 STROBE 报告准则。采用逻辑回归分析来确定与脑卒中知识较差相关的因素。共有 1013 名叙利亚成年人参与了这项研究。其中超过一半是女性（53.5%）和就业人员（55.6%）。发现至少能识别一个正确的危险因素与就业状况（p=0.029）、单身群体（p=0.036）和吸烟者（p<0.001）之间存在显著关联。此外，还发现至少能识别一个正确的脑卒中症状与吸烟者（p<0.001）和非肥胖者（p=0.048）之间存在显著关联。此外，与年龄较大的年龄组相比，年龄较小的（<30 岁）组更能列出至少一个正确的脑卒中后果（p=0.025）。此外，与不吸烟者相比，吸烟者中正确识别至少一个脑卒中后果的人数明显更多（p=0.019）。研究表明，叙利亚人群对脑卒中的可预防性质的认识相对较弱。总体意识仍然不足，并且根据生活方式因素和就业状况而有所不同。
