Table 4 Participant awareness of the individual risk factors of stroke
N = 129, risk factors of stroke | Correct, n (%) | Incorrect, n (%) |
|---|---|---|
High blood pressure | 111 (86) | 18 (14) |
Cigarette smoking | 67 (51.9) | 62 (48.1) |
Diabetes mellitus | 53 (41.1) | 76 (58.9) |
High cholesterol level | 70 (54.3) | 59 (45.7) |
Obesity | 68 (52.7) | 61 (47.3) |
Stress | 96 (74.4) | 33 (25.6) |
Lack of exercise | 82 (63.6) | 47 (36.4) |
Alcohol consumption | 68 (52.7) | 61 (47.3) |
Sickle cell anemia | 18 (14) | 111 (86) |
Coronary heart disease | 64 (49.6) | 65 (50.4) |
Atrial fibrillation | 36 (27.9) | 93 (72.1) |