THỰC TRẠNG KIẾN THỨC, THỰC HÀNH DỰ PHÒNG ĐỘT QUỴ CỦA NGƯỜI DÂN TẠI CỘNG ĐỒNG TỈNH NAM ĐỊNH

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to describe the current status of knowledge and practices related to stroke prevention among people in the community of Nam Dinh province, Vietnam. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 1,800 residents from three representative communes/wards in Nam Dinh province from January to March 2024. Data were collected using supervised self-administered questionnaires and analyzed using SPSS version 20.0. Results: The findings indicated that most participants correctly identified major stroke risk factors such as hypertension (93.1%), diabetes (80.9%), and cardiovascular diseases (89.9%). However, knowledge regarding behavioral risk factors such as smoking (61.3%), physical inactivity (56.7%), and stress (53.8%) remained limited. In terms of practice, only 21.7% of respondents regularly monitored their blood pressure, and 8.4% checked their blood sugar levels. Meanwhile, 79.1% frequently consumed fatty foods and 81.9% reported eating salty meals regularly. Conclusion: Knowledge and preventive practices related to stroke among the community remain limited. Recommendations: It is essential to strengthen health education and communication efforts, enhance the role of primary healthcare in managing non-communicable diseases, and integrate stroke prevention content into routine community health programs.