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Abstract Details

Stroke Awareness among Adults in South-South, Nigeria. Delta State
Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology
IN6 - (-)
002
Stroke is the leading cause of neurological admissions in Nigeria with a very high morbidity and mortality. Awareness of risk factors may be an important first step in stroke prevention just as awareness of warning signs, treatment facilities and beliefs about stroke may be vital in decisions regarding intervention.
280 adults were interviewed from 105 families following a simple randomization technique from two communities.
Awareness of at least one warning sign of stroke was 45.3% and awareness of risk factors for stroke was 33.9%. Awareness of warning signs ranged from 65.8% (sudden weakness of arm and leg on one side) to 45% (sudden weakness and deviation of face). Risk factor awareness ranged from 62.8% (hypertension) to 20.3% (sickle cell disease). Sixty-five of the respondents recognized stroke as an emergency and 52% believed it is among the top three killer diseases in Nigeria. Among the adults studied 46.7% believe stroke is a spiritual attack, 41.4% believed it is caused by witchcrafts and 28.2% believe it is best treated by herbalists (native healers). Altogether, 1.78% reported having had a stroke and 28% reported a stroke in their family.
Adults in the Delta region of African Nigerians have low awareness of stroke warning signs and risk factors for stroke.The findings underscore the importance of conducting an effective educational campaign.
Authors/Disclosures
Yahaya O. Obiabo (Delta State Univeristy Teaching Hospital)
PRESENTER 		No disclosure on file
Anthony Reder, MD (University of Chicago) The institution of Dr. Reder has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for genentech. Dr. Reder has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for serono. Dr. Reder has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as a Consultant for sanofi. The institution of Dr. Reder has received personal compensation in the range of $50,000-$99,999 for serving as a Consultant for bms. Dr. Reder has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for NK max. Dr. Reder has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving on a Scientific Advisory or Data Safety Monitoring board for genentech. Dr. Reder has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for medlink. The institution of Dr. Reder has received research support from genentech. The institution of Dr. Reder has received research support from biogen. The institution of Dr. Reder has received research support from serono. The institution of Dr. Reder has received research support from novartis.