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. 2024 Oct 31;24(1):3019.
doi: 10.1186/s12889-024-20552-3.

Assessing the efficacy of an educational video on stroke knowledge in Lebanon: a single-arm interventional study

Jihan Safwan  1   2 , Katia Iskandar  1   2   3   4 , Chadia Haddad  2   5   6   7 , Hala Sacre  2   8 , Pascale Salameh  2   5   9   10 , Serena Youssef  5 , Tatiana Akl  5 , Yasmina Sfeir  5 , Hassan Hosseini  2   11   12 , Fouad Sakr  1   2   13   14 , Michelle Cherfane  15   16   17
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Assessing the efficacy of an educational video on stroke knowledge in Lebanon: a single-arm interventional study

Jihan Safwan et al. BMC Public Health. .

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.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

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Adjusted mean of the knowledge total score before and after educational video
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