Knowledge of patients toward secondary stroke.
| Item / answering option | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Compared to the general population, patients with previous strokes have a______ risk of stroke recurrence | |
| Lower | 4 (04.9) |
| Similar | 26 (31.7) |
| *Higher | 52 (63.4) |
| Compared to previous stroke, the outcome of the second stroke will be ______ | |
| *Worse | 58 (70.7%) |
| Same | 15 (18.3%) |
| Better | 9 (11.0%) |
| †Strategies that help prevent a secondary stroke | |
| Risk factors treatment (Diabetes, Hypertension, etc.) | 66 (80.5%) |
| Healthy diet that is low in fat and salt | 54 (65.9%) |
| Regular exercise | 52 (63.4%) |
| Usage of antiplatelet therapy and anticoagulants | 47 (57.3%) |
| Quit smoking | 41 (50.0%) |
| Weight control | 40 (48.8%) |
| Reduction and avoidance of alcohol | 20 (24.4%) |
| Sources of information† | |
| Doctors and hospital teams | 51 (62.2%) |
| Family and friends | 29 (35.4%) |
| Social media and internet | 18 (22.0%) |
| Mass media | 5 (6.1%) |
| Other | 9 (11.0) |