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ArticleBMC public health2025

Awareness of stroke and health-seeking behaviours among caregivers of patients: a cross-sectional study at Ibrahim Malik and Soba Teaching Hospitals, Khartoum, Sudan (2022).

Alaa Galal Mohammed, Ahmed Rabie Dahab, Lina Ahmed, Duaa Galal Mohammed, Marwa Abdelkarim Hassan Khairi, Dania A Elsiddig, Amna A Eltayeb, Eltayeb Abdalla

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Alaa Galal MohammedFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Ahmed Rabie DahabUniversity of Medical Science and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.
Lina AhmedFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Duaa Galal MohammedThe National Ribat University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Marwa Abdelkarim Hassan KhairiElrazi University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Dania A ElsiddigFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Amna A EltayebFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Eltayeb AbdallaFaculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan. eltayebge88@gmail.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4718-0408

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backgroundCaregivers are pivotal in managing stroke patients, particularly in recognizing warning signs and facilitating timely medical intervention. However, caregiver awareness of stroke and related health-seeking behaviours remains understudied in Sudan. This study assessed the levels of stroke awareness among caregivers and explored the sociodemographic and systemic factors influencing their knowledge and behaviours.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted among caregivers of stroke patients at Ibrahim Malik and Soba Teaching Hospitals in Khartoum, Sudan. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed to identify associations between sociodemographic characteristics and stroke awareness.

resultsAmong the 200 caregivers surveyed, 57.5% demonstrated low awareness, 42.0% had moderate awareness, and only 0.5% exhibited high awareness. Chi-square test revealed that Education, employment, and urban residence were significantly associated with higher awareness levels (p-value < 0.001). Hypertension was the most recognized risk factor (55.5%), while headache was the most commonly identified warning sign (41.5%). Barriers to timely health-seeking behaviours included financial constraints (67.5%) and transportation difficulties (53.0%).

conclusionStroke awareness among caregivers in Khartoum is inadequate, with significant sociodemographic disparities and systemic barriers contributing to low knowledge levels and delayed care. Targeted educational programs and healthcare access improvements are urgently needed to reduce the stroke burden in Sudan.

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CaregiversHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticePatient Acceptance of Health CareStrokeAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHospitals, TeachingHumansMaleMiddle AgedSudanSurveys and QuestionnairesCaregiversHealthcare accessHealth-seeking behavioursLow-resource settingsRisk factorsSociodemographic factorsStroke awarenessStroke preventionSudanWarning signs

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