Knowledge of Senior Citizens on Second Stroke in Allinayakkanpalayam

Abstract

Context: Stroke is one of the leading causes of adult disability worldwide. Stroke is the second most common cause of death and major cause of disability worldwide. Because of the ageing population, the burden will increase greatly during the next 20 years, especially in developing countries. Ageing is the process of maturing or becoming older, several physical and psychological changes are known to occur with normal ageing, Stroke is the 4th leading cause of death among senior citizens in the US, with one person dying every four minutes as a result. Stroke must be recognized as quickly as possible to prevent disability and death. Prevalence of stroke in rural areas was higher, compared to urban areas. Objective: The present study aimed to assess the level of knowledge on second stroke among senior citizens residing at Allinayakkanpalayam. Methods: The research approach utilized in this study was quantitative research approach and design adopted was non-experimental descriptive design. Setting was senior citizen residing at Allinayakkanpalayam village. Non probability convenient sampling technique was used in this study and also checklist was used for data collection. Results: The senior citizens had moderate knowledge among second stroke. Conclusion: The findings of the study reveal the level of knowledge of second stroke among public was moderate.