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Awareness and core knowledge assessment of transient ischemic attack among adults with hypertension

Khulud A. Alamri, Abdulmajeed M. Algethami, Shahad H. Alraddadi, Asrar M. Alrabie, Ruba M. Altowairqi, Shoug K. Althagafi, Raghad H. Alraddadi.


Abstract
Background: Hypertensive patients have an increased risk of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Objectives: To assess the degree of awareness of adults with hypertension in the Taif region, Saudi Arabia about TIAs.
Methods: A cross-sectional study including 269 hypertensive individuals was conducted utilizing an online questionnaire. Data on patients’ demographics, hypertension condition, and awareness about TIAs were obtained.
Results: Hundred forty-seven (54.6%) patients had an age of 18–35 years, 184 (68.4%) were females, 143 (53.2%) were unmarried, 194 (72.1%) were unemployed, and 82 (67.7%) had bachelor’s education. Of them, 152 (56.5%) had the disease for <5 years and 198 (73.6%) control their blood pressure. Only 25.7% heard about TIAs, 54.3% knew it is a temporary blockage of blood flow to part of the brain, and 38.7% knew it causes temporary neurological symptoms. The most commonly reported risk factors were hypertension (72.9%), obesity (61.7%), and smoking (61.3%). The most commonly reported clinical presentation was sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg (58.4%), and 61.6% are aware that TIAs increase the risk of stroke. For prevention, 80.7% reported controlling blood pressure, and 76.2% controlled blood cholesterol. A total of 156 (58%) patients had an overall good awareness of the attacks, whereas 113 (42%) had a low knowledge level. Older patients, females, highly educated people, and those who control their blood pressure had considerably better understanding.
Conclusion: A satisfactory awareness level about TIAs was observed with safe practice intention in case of attacks. Health care providers should raise patient’s awareness about stroke clinical presentation.

Key words: awareness, assessment, TIAs, hypertension, Taif, Saudi


 
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Alamri KA, Algethami AM, Alraddadi SH, Alrabie AM, Altowairqi RM, Althagafi SK, Alraddadi RH. Awareness and core knowledge assessment of transient ischemic attack among adults with hypertension. IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 819-827. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736707830

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Alamri KA, Algethami AM, Alraddadi SH, Alrabie AM, Altowairqi RM, Althagafi SK, Alraddadi RH. Awareness and core knowledge assessment of transient ischemic attack among adults with hypertension. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=237380 [Access: May 14, 2025]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736707830

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Alamri KA, Algethami AM, Alraddadi SH, Alrabie AM, Altowairqi RM, Althagafi SK, Alraddadi RH. Awareness and core knowledge assessment of transient ischemic attack among adults with hypertension. IJMDC. 2025; 9(4): 819-827. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736707830


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Alamri KA, Algethami AM, Alraddadi SH, Alrabie AM, Altowairqi RM, Althagafi SK, Alraddadi RH. Awareness and core knowledge assessment of transient ischemic attack among adults with hypertension. IJMDC. (2025), [cited May 14, 2025]; 9(4): 819-827. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736707830


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Alamri, K. A., Algethami, . A. M., Alraddadi, . S. H., Alrabie, . A. M., Altowairqi, . R. M., Althagafi, . S. K. & Alraddadi, . R. H. (2025) Awareness and core knowledge assessment of transient ischemic attack among adults with hypertension. IJMDC, 9 (4), 819-827. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736707830


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Alamri, Khulud A., Abdulmajeed M. Algethami, Shahad H. Alraddadi, Asrar M. Alrabie, Ruba M. Altowairqi, Shoug K. Althagafi, and Raghad H. Alraddadi. 2025. Awareness and core knowledge assessment of transient ischemic attack among adults with hypertension. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 9 (4), 819-827. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736707830


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Alamri, Khulud A., Abdulmajeed M. Algethami, Shahad H. Alraddadi, Asrar M. Alrabie, Ruba M. Altowairqi, Shoug K. Althagafi, and Raghad H. Alraddadi. "Awareness and core knowledge assessment of transient ischemic attack among adults with hypertension." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 9 (2025), 819-827. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736707830


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Alamri, Khulud A., Abdulmajeed M. Algethami, Shahad H. Alraddadi, Asrar M. Alrabie, Ruba M. Altowairqi, Shoug K. Althagafi, and Raghad H. Alraddadi. "Awareness and core knowledge assessment of transient ischemic attack among adults with hypertension." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 9.4 (2025), 819-827. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736707830


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Alamri, K. A., Algethami, . A. M., Alraddadi, . S. H., Alrabie, . A. M., Altowairqi, . R. M., Althagafi, . S. K. & Alraddadi, . R. H. (2025) Awareness and core knowledge assessment of transient ischemic attack among adults with hypertension. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 9 (4), 819-827. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1736707830




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