Knowledge and Attitude among Students towards Post-Stroke with Hemianopia
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Knowledge, Attitude, Stroke, HemianopiaAbstract
A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, or a vessel ruptures. Occipital strokes can cause visual field deficits like homonymous hemianopia. This study assessed the awareness and perceptions of 204 MSU students regarding stroke and hemianopia. Using a modified Thapa et al. (2016) questionnaire, results showed 96.1% awareness of stroke, with 30.4% having a personal connection. While 83.3% correctly identified the brain as affected, misconceptions remained. A weak positive correlation (r = 0.26, p < 0.001) between knowledge and attitudes suggests persistent misunderstandings, likely due to complex medical terminology.
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