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THE PREVALENCE OF HEART DISEASE AND STROKE: ASSESSING THE FATALITY AND REMEDIAL STRATEGIES FOR ADULTS AND ELDERLY PEOPLE IN AKWA IBOM STATE

This study examined the prevalence of heart disease and stroke, assessing the fatality and remedial strategies for adults and elderly people in Akwa Ibom State. Descriptive survey design was adopted to carry out this research. The study was carried out in

Akwa Ibom State. The targeted population comprised all medical personnel comprising both Medical Doctors and Nurses in Akwa Ibom State. Stratified sampling technique was used to select 10 Medical Doctors and 20 Nurses from each of the three senatorial

districts of the State. This gave a total of 90 respondents which made up the sample size used for this research. The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled “Prevalence of Heart Disease and Stroke Questionnaire (PHDSQ)”.

Face and content validation of the instrument was carried out by an expert in test, measurement, and evaluation in order to ensure that the instrument has the accuracy, appropriateness, and completeness for the study under consideration. The reliability

coefficient obtained was 0.91, and this was high enough to justify the use of the instrument. The researcher subjected the data generated for this study to appropriate statistical technique such descriptive analysis to answer research questions. The study

concluded that effective preventive and therapeutic strategies, such as lifestyle modifications, medications, and surgical interventions, are crucial in reducing these diseases' impact. The result of the data analysis revealed that “impact on physical

health” was the most prominent effect of heart disease and stroke on human health. It also showed that “Eluding stress and harmful behaviours” was the highest preventive measures to heart disease and stroke in human being. And lastly, it revealed that

“medication adherence and management” was the most prominent strategic way to control heart disease and stroke in human being. One of the recommendations made was that governments and health organisations should prioritise public health

campaigns that educate individuals about heart disease and stroke risk factors, including the importance of a balanced diet, regular exercise, and avoiding tobacco.

Keyword: Heart Disease, Stroke, Fatality, Prevalence and Remedial Strategies

Dr Etini Otumo & Dorothy Emmanuel Asanga

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN HEALTH SYSTEMS AND MEDICAL SCIENCES VOL. 2 NO. 1.