Table 4 Stroke beliefs/perceptions investigated among the study participants
Stroke belief/perception | Yes | No | Not sure | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
n | % | n | % | n | % | |
Lifestyle alterations can be made to reduce the risk of stroke | 575 | 83 | 35 | 5 | 83 | 12 |
Stroke is a preventable disease | 554 | 80 | 35 | 5 | 104 | 15 |
Stroke requires emergency treatment | 536 | 77 | 46 | 7 | 113 | 16 |
Stroke is a top killer diseases in Accra | 312 | 45 | 118 | 17 | 263 | 38 |
Stroke affects only the elderly | 180 | 26 | 374 | 54 | 139 | 20 |
Stroke is a spiritual illness caused by evil spirits or witches | 173 | 25 | 333 | 48 | 187 | 27 |