Publication: Awareness towards heart attack and stroke among the community of Batu Maung, Penang
| dc.contributor.author | Daud, Nur Alisha Shaik | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-01-08T03:28:06Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-01-08T03:28:06Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-08 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) such as heart attacks and strokes are leading causes of death globally and in Malaysia. Despite their prevalence, many people still lack adequate awareness of the symptoms and appropriate actions to take. This study aimed to assess the level of awareness and actions toward heart attack and stroke among the community in Batu Maung, Penang, and to determine the relationship between selected sociodemographic characteristics and awareness levels. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used, and data were collected using a validated questionnaire from 215 respondents. The results showed that 56.3% of respondents demonstrated a high level of awareness regarding heart attack symptoms. 44.2% of respondents showed a high level of awareness regarding stroke symptoms. There was no significant association between age or education level and awareness level for both heart attack and stroke (p > 0.05). The findings suggest that while the community is relatively more aware of heart attack symptoms, stroke awareness is still moderate. Targeted educational interventions are recommended to improve stroke awareness | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://erepo.usm.my/handle/123456789/23378 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.subject | - | |
| dc.title | Awareness towards heart attack and stroke among the community of Batu Maung, Penang | |
| dc.type | Resource Types::text::thesis::bachelor thesis | |
| dspace.entity.type | Publication | |
| oairecerif.author.affiliation | Universiti Sains Malaysia |