Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, VHS-M.A. Chidambaram College and School of Nursing, Taramani, Pallipattu, Chennai - 600113, Tamil Nadu, India
Online published on 3 March, 2026.
Stroke continues to be a significant health issue worldwide, resulting in high levels of disability and mortality. Increasing awareness among populations at risk is essential for lowering death rates.
This research aimed to assess the effectiveness of a structured educational program on adults’ understanding and perceptions regarding the risk factors, prevention, and management of stroke in a designated community in Taramani, Chennai.
A quantitative, pre-experimental one-group pre-test–post-test design was utilized with 100 adults selected through convenience sampling. Data collection involved a semi-structured demographic questionnaire, a structured knowledge questionnaire, and a Likert scale to measure attitudes.
The mean scores in the post-test for knowledge (M = 17.4, SD = 1.984) and attitude (M = 52.91, SD = 13.070) were significantly greater than the pre-test scores (knowledge: M = 7.37, SD = 2.576; attitude: M = 32.42, SD = 5.436). The differences were statistically significant at the 1% level. A weak, non-significant negative relationship was found between post-test knowledge and attitude.
The results suggest that the strategic video-assisted teaching approach greatly improved participants’ understanding and attitudes toward stroke risk factors, prevention, and management, indicating its effectiveness in promoting community health.
Stroke, Health education, Risk factors, Prevention, Knowledge, Attitude, Community Awareness
