2025, Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part A

Introduction: Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), or strokes, are a leading cause of disability and death worldwide, with hypertension being a major risk factor. Effective prevention depends on awareness of risk factors and appropriate lifestyle choices.
Aim of the study: To assess the knowledge regarding CVA prevention among hypertensive clients at a selected hospital in Sikar and to develop an informational booklet.
Design and Methods: A descriptive study was conducted on 100 hypertensive patients using a structured questionnaire. Socio-demographic variables including age, gender, smoking, occupation, marital status, dietary habits, drinking habits, and hypertension history were recorded. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and chi-square test.
Results: About 42% had poor knowledge, 51% average, and only 7% good knowledge. Significant association was observed between knowledge and variables like occupational status and drinking habits. No significant association was found with age, gender, smoking, marital status, diet, or hypertension history.
Conclusion: The overall knowledge about CVA prevention among hypertensive patients was average to poor. Targeted educational interventions like informational booklets are essential to improve awareness and prevention practices.