Situation of risk of stroke in Samliam community, Muang District, Khon Kaen Province

Abstract

Stroke is one of the important causes of disability and death of Thai people. The best management method for stroke is prevention. This study was aimed to explore the situation of risk of stroke in Samliam community, Muang District, Khon Kaen Province. Two hundred and ninety-three persons with hypertension, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia (196 women and 97 men, mean age 62.5 + 10.7 years) of Samliam primary care unit were recruited. The participants’ risks of stroke were assessed using an assessment form designed by the Ministry of Public Health. The results showed that 39.6% and 37.5% of participants were identified as persons with high and medium-high risk levels, respectively. Meanwhile, only 22.9% were classified as no stroke risk group. These findings could be useful for the Samliam primary care unit and others with similar context to specify a strategy of health education and behavioral change activities for their people towards a goal of stroke-free community.