Assessment of Knowledge Regarding Golden Hour of Stroke Among Individuals Attending Selected OPDs of a Tertiary Care Hospital

Year : 2026 | Volume : 04 | Issue : 01 | Page : 57 63
    By

    Aronika Chakraborty,

  • Shivani Bisht,

  • Krishnendu Poojari,

  • Linchu P. George,

  • Ranjana Banik,

  1. Student, Department of Nursing, Command Hospital (Eastern Command), Kolkata, West Bengal, India
  2. Student, Department of Nursing, Command Hospital (Eastern Command), Kolkata, West Bengal, India
  3. Student, Department of Nursing, Command Hospital (Eastern Command), Kolkata, West Bengal, India
  4. Tutor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecological Nursing, Command Hospital (Eastern Command), Kolkata, West Bengal, India
  5. Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry Nursing, Command Hospital (Eastern Command), Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Abstract

“Time is brain” highlights the urgency of stroke management, as millions of neurons are lost each minute following an acute ischemic stroke. Globally, stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, with a significant burden in India, where nearly 1.8 million cases occur annually. Early treatment within the “golden hour” is critical to reduce mortality and long-term neurological damage. However, public awareness regarding early recognition and timely intervention remains inadequate. This study aimed to assess knowledge regarding the golden hour of stroke among individuals attending outpatient departments of a tertiary care hospital in Kolkata. A descriptive research design was adopted with a sample of 100 participants selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire after obtaining ethical clearance. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze knowledge levels, and the chi-square test was applied to identify associations between knowledge and demographic variables, with p < 0.05 considered statistically significant. The findings revealed that 62% of participants had moderate knowledge, 20% had high knowledge, and 18% had low knowledge regarding the golden hour of stroke. No significant association was found between knowledge levels and selected demographic variables. The study concludes that gaps in awareness regarding early signs, symptoms, and timely management of stroke persist. Strengthening community-based education and awareness programs is essential to improve early response, reduce delays in treatment, and minimize stroke-related morbidity and mortality.

Keywords: Golden hour, stroke, knowledge, awareness, early intervention

[This article belongs to International Journal of Community Health Nursing And Practices ]

How to cite this article:
Aronika Chakraborty, Shivani Bisht, Krishnendu Poojari, Linchu P. George, Ranjana Banik. Assessment of Knowledge Regarding Golden Hour of Stroke Among Individuals Attending Selected OPDs of a Tertiary Care Hospital. International Journal of Community Health Nursing And Practices. 2026; 04(01):57-63.
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Aronika Chakraborty, Shivani Bisht, Krishnendu Poojari, Linchu P. George, Ranjana Banik. Assessment of Knowledge Regarding Golden Hour of Stroke Among Individuals Attending Selected OPDs of a Tertiary Care Hospital. International Journal of Community Health Nursing And Practices. 2026; 04(01):57-63. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijchnp/article=2026/view=247432


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Volume 04
Issue 01
Received 27/12/2025
Accepted 07/02/2026
Published 18/02/2026
Publication Time 53 Days
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