Assessing the efficacy of an educational video on stroke knowledge in Lebanon: a single-arm interventional study
| dc.contributor.author | Safwan, Jihan | |
| dc.contributor.author | Salameh, Pascale | |
| dc.contributor.author | Cherfane, Michelle | |
| dc.contributor.author | ETAL.. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-09-12T12:14:00Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-09-12T12:14:00Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2024 | |
| dc.description | A stroke is a medical emergency that requires urgent and specialized care [1]. Early recognition of stroke warning signs and prompt access to care is critical for improving patient outcomes and reducing the risk of disability and death [2]. Studies have shown that public knowledge of stroke is limited [3] and highlighted the importance of educational programs for disease and complications avoidance [4], that can significantly improve stroke knowledge and awareness in patients and their families [5]. | |
| dc.description.abstract | Objective: This study aimed to assess the public’s knowledge of stroke before and after viewing an educational video about stroke risk factors, preventive measures, and alarming signs. Methods: A single-arm interventional study was conducted in Lebanon using a 3-minute video-based education about stroke. A pre- and post-structured questionnaire compared the level of knowledge about stroke. Results: The study included 685 participants. Knowledge of stroke, risk factors, warning signs, treatment, and preventive measures significantly increased post-educational video sessions. A higher baseline knowledge score was associated with a family history of stroke (Beta = 1.76) and being a healthcare professional (Beta = 3.35). Participants between 25 and 34 years (Beta=-1.39) and those with a high risk of stroke (Beta=-1.03) were significantly associated with a lower knowledge score. Conclusion: This study demonstrated the effectiveness of a video-based educational tool to raise awareness about stroke. Short, targeted audio-visual resources using lay language can convey health education messages and influence behavioral changes. The community can benefit from a large-scale educational campaign that targets different socio-economic statuses to enhance knowledge of stroke and save lives. Keywords: Awareness, Educational video, Health promotion, Population health; Stroke | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Youssef, S., Akl, T., Sfeir, Y., Hosseini, H., Sakr, F., & Cherfane, M. (2024). Assessing the efficacy of an educational video on stroke knowledge in Lebanon: a single-arm interventional study. | |
| dc.identifier.doi | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20552-3 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.adu.ac.ae/handle/1/7449 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | BioMed Central Ltd | |
| dc.title | Assessing the efficacy of an educational video on stroke knowledge in Lebanon: a single-arm interventional study | |
| dc.type | Article |