Stroke Awareness and Knowledge in Malaysia

Published: 5 December 2025| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/x292k4n88v.1
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The dataset pertains to stroke awareness and knowledge among literate Malaysian residents aged 18 and above. The survey includes 41 components. We have provided the raw data, the SPSS-labelled data file, the consent form, the questionnaire used in the survey, and the related article.

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The study evaluated stroke-related knowledge and awareness among Malaysian residents using a multistage random sampling method between April 2017 and April 2018. Data were collected via a Google Form distributed through hospitals, social media, a university blood donation campaign, and the National Stroke Registry to ensure nationwide representation. Additional sampling was conducted in the East Coast and East Malaysia, with GPS coordinates recorded for all sites.

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Medical Science, Neurology, Science, Lipid, Symptom, Glucose, Blood Pressure, Brain, Hypertension, Brain Ischemia, Survey, Stroke, Myocardial Infarction, Hyperlipidemia, Heart Disease, Rural Area, Epidemiology of Stroke, Medical Care in Malaysia, Cerebral Hemorrhage, Cerebral Blood Flow, Malaysia, Quality of Life after Stroke, Ischemic Stroke, Blood Glucose

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