Effect of a Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Hypertensive Patients Toward Cerebral Vascular Stroke Prevention

Bayomi, Rehab Ragab; Sabry AbdAllah, Doaa Mohamed

doi:10.21608/asnj.2025.417403.2162

Effect of a Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Hypertensive Patients Toward Cerebral Vascular Stroke Prevention

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Assistant Professor of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Zagazig University, Egypt.

² Lecturer of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Innovation University, Egypt.

10.21608/asnj.2025.417403.2162

Abstract

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of death worldwide, affecting both developed and developing nations, with many of its risk factors being adjustable. Among these, high blood pressure stands out as the most prevalent risk factor globally. Aim of the study: To evaluate the effect of a structured teaching program on knowledge, attitudes, and practices of hypertensive patients toward cerebral vascular stroke prevention. Design: Quasi - experimental research design with pre-posttest was carried out. Setting: outpatient clinics of cardiology at Zagazig University Hospitals. Sample: purposive sample of 80 adult patients with hypertension. Tools: Three tools used in the study: Patient Interview Questionnaire, Patient attitude regarding stroke prevention, and stroke prevention practice. Results: The age’s mean and standard deviation among studied patient was 46.45±10.80 and 41.85±10.91 in control group. Furthermore a positive correlation with a statistically significant between the total knowledge score, total practices score and total attitude. Conclusion: It can be concluded that implementing a Structured Teaching Program for adults with hypertension led to enhanced knowledge, attitudes, and practices among patients, which may contribute to better prevention of Cerebral Vascular Stroke. Recommendations: The researchers recommend regular lectures and training programs to help patients learn more about preventing cerebral vascular stroke in the future, and developing a brochure that explains the significance of changing a patient's lifestyle to prevent cerebral vascular stroke and its problems.

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