Publications by authors named "Zainab Khidhair"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess stroke awareness and knowledge among the Sudanese population, highlighting the low literacy rates and limited awareness of diseases in a low-income context.
- Conducted via an online survey with 410 participants, the results revealed that while 92.2% were aware of strokes and recognized symptoms, only 40.2% could identify all correct responses regarding stroke risk factors and consequences.
- Females showed better awareness of stroke risk factors compared to males, and the study found that overall knowledge of stroke prevention and response needs improvement in Sudan.
Background: The study aimed to assess stroke knowledge among the general population in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and determine the factors associated with stroke awareness among people.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the UAE between September and November 2021. The general population has self-administered an online bilingual survey (Arabic and English) distributed via social media platforms.
Introduction: Stroke is a highly prevalent condition with high rates of death and disability in Iraq and around the world. Knowledge of stroke and its associated risk factors is essential for disease prevention and rapid response when confronted with a stroke patient.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to assess stroke knowledge and identify factors associated with awareness among the Iraqi public.