DETERMINANT FACTORS OF FAMILY BEHAVIOR IN STROKE PREVENTION IN THE ELDERLY

Abstract

Introduction: Studies show that the number of hypertension patients is increasing and it is a chronic health problem. Patients who have hypertension have an 87.5% risk of experiencing a stroke. The knowledge of the risk of stroke and detection of early symptoms is important to improve family behaviour in preventing stroke in the elderly to minimize visits by the elderly to health services. Objectives: This research aims to determine the determinants of family behaviour (knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour) in preventing stroke in the elderly. Methods: The research uses quantitative methods with a descriptive-analytical design utilizing a cross-sectional approach. The research sample was 132 elderly people who had hypertension with a sampling technique using the cluster multistage method. Data were collected using a questionnaire developed by researchers that measured family knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour in stroke prevention. Data analysis techniques using the Chi-Square test and Multiple Logistic Regression. Results: The characteristic factors of age, gender, education and income were associated with family stroke prevention behaviour (p<0.001). The most dominant factor influencing stroke prevention behaviour is family age (p=0.001, OR=4.072). Conclusion: Family empowerment is needed to increase family self-efficacy to improve stroke prevention behaviour in the elderly.