J Korean Clin Nurs Res.  2024 Dec;30(3):256-264. 10.22650/JKCNR.2024.30.3.256.

Effects of Stroke Knowledge, Fear of Recurrence, and Family Support on Health-Promoting Behavior in Patients with Transient Ischemic Attacks

• Lee HJ
• Park E

• KMID: 2567667
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.22650/JKCNR.2024.30.3.256

Abstract

Purpose
This study aimed to assess stroke knowledge, fear of recurrence, family support, and health-promoting behavior in patients with transient ischemic attacks (TIA) and examine these factors have an effect on health-promoting behavior.
Methods
A descriptive survey design was used and included 151 patients diagnosed with a TIA. Participants were recruited from a neurology outpatient clinic at a university hospital in metropolitan city B. Data were collected between February 7 and March 29, 2024, using structured questionnaires and analyzed with the IBM SPSS/WIN 27.0 program.
Results
The average scores for the main variables were as follows: stroke knowledge (13.60±3.15), fear of recurrence (24.34±5.57), family support (44.40±6.02), and health-promoting behavior (65.81±6.77). Family support (β=.33, p<.001), fear of recurrence (β=.28, p<.001), and age (β=.19, p=.027) were significant predictors of health-promoting behavior, with family support showing the greatest influence. Together, these factors explained 33.0% of the variance in health-promoting behavior (F=11.72, p<.001).
Conclusion
These findings highlight the importance of considering the characteristics of age, addressing fear of recurrence and enhancing family support to encourage health-promoting behaviors in patients with TIA. Strengthening these areas may contribute to effective stroke prevention strategies.

Keyword

Ischemic Attack; Knowledge; Recurrence; Family Support; Health Promotion