Background: Stroke is a major public health problem and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Early recognition of risk factors and warning signs plays a crucial role in reducing stroke-related disability and death. Nursing students, as future healthcare professionals, are expected to possess adequate knowledge to identify and manage stroke emergencies effectively. Aim: To assess the knowledge regarding risk factors and warning signs of stroke among nursing students in selected nursing colleges of West Bengal. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 372 nursing students selected using purposive sampling technique from selected nursing colleges of West Bengal. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview schedule comprising demographic variables, a structured knowledge questionnaire on risk factors, warning signs, and responses toward management of stroke. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis using SPSS version 26. Results: Nearly half of the students (47.3%) had better knowledge and 34.4% demonstrated best knowledge regarding stroke risk factors. Regarding warning signs, 42.5% had best knowledge and 43.5% had better knowledge. Most students showed appropriate responses toward stroke management, with 93% willing to take the patient to hospital immediately and 88.2% calling an ambulance. Conclusion: Nursing students exhibited moderate to good knowledge regarding stroke risk factors, warning signs, and management. However, gaps were observed in preventive practices and emergency decision-making, highlighting the need for structured educational interventions...
Keywords: Stroke, Risk Factors, Warning Signs, Nursing Students, Knowledge, West Bengal
How to cite this article: Biswas G, Jasline M; Assess The Knowledge Regarding The Risk Factors And Warning Signs Of Stroke Among Nursing Students In Selected Nursing Colleges Of West Bengal...Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(1s): 540-547; DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16. 540-547