Nghiên cứu đặc điểm lâm sàng kiến thức dự phòng đột quỵ ở bệnh nhân tăng huyết áp điều trị tại Viện Điều trị Cán bộ cao cấp Quân đội

Abstract

Objective: To assess baseline knowledge regarding stroke prevention among hypertensive high rank officers examined and treated at 108 Military Central Hospital in 2020. Subject and method: A cross-sectional study was conducted between February 2020 and June 2020 by doctors and nurses of the institute for military high rank officer treament. The study subjects were hypertensive high rank officers. Trained nurses and doctors interviewed subjects using a structured, pretested, open-ended questionnaire. Result: 100 individuals were interviewed during the study period (98% male, 2% female, mean age 65 years, age range 45 to 89 years). The most common risk factors for stroke identified by respondents were hypertention (88%), obesity (64%), cardiovascular diseases (62%). The other risk factors for stroke including older age (58%); smoking (58%), dringking (58%). There were only 50%; 52% and 48% respondents  reported diabetes mellitus, history of stroke and T.I.A. as risk factors for stroke relatively. Unilateral weakness (78%), speech difficulties (70%) and loss of vision (48%) were noted symptoms of stroke. A high proportion of subjects believed that stroke may be prevented by controlling risk factors (60%), life style changes (80%), reducing salt intake (62%) and stopping drinking (64%). Conclusion: This survey reveals that knowledge of stroke prevention among hypertensive high rank officers was limited. Public campaigns to improve stroke knowledge are needed, particularly in the older age, hypertensive groups in the army where the risk of stroke is greater