Table 2 Knowledge about stroke symptoms among patients/caregivers
From: Missed golden hours of stroke patients at Zweditu Memorial Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Frequency (%) | |
|---|---|
Was Stroke Considered | |
Yes | 33 (36.7%) |
No | 55 (61.1%) |
System | 2 (2.2%) |
Ability to recognize stroke symptoms | |
Yes | 32 (35.6%) |
No | 57 (63.3%) |
Missing | 1 (1.1%) |
Perception Of Stroke Being as Serious | |
Yes | 41 (45.6%) |
No | 48 (53.3%) |
Missing | 1 (1.1%) |
Source of knowledge about stroke | |
Community | 11 (12.2%) |
Health Professional | 72 (80%) |
Never Heard of It | 5 (5.6%) |
Missing | 2 (2.2%) |
Perceived Cause of Stroke | |
Diabetes | 3 (3.3%) |
Hypertension | 26 (28.9%) |
Old Age | 1 (1.1%) |
Clot | 7 (7.8%) |
No Idea | 50 (55.6%) |
Devil | 3 (3.3%) |