Empowering Patients, Preventing Strokes: Knowledge of Risk Factors and Associated Factors, Prevention Strategies, and Treatment Awareness Among Chronic Disease Patients in Southern Ethiopia
The study revealed a significant lack of knowledge about stroke risk factors and prevention methods among chronic disease patients in southern Ethiopia. This highlights the urgent need for targeted health education interventions. Implementing comprehensive health promotion programs that address stroke-related knowledge gaps is crucial. These should be tailored to specific demographics and delivered through various channels, healthcare settings, communities, and media.
Authors
- Takla Tamir
- Abraham Dessie Gessesse (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8356-4460)
- Selamawit Yizelkal
- Bekahegn Girma
- Atrsaw Shimekaw
Institutions
- Dilla University (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Behavioural Neurology
- Published
- 2026-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1155/bn/7202918
- Primary Topic
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00