Community Resources and Needs Assessment on Stroke in Tuba, Benguet - A Concurrent Triangulation Design

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Stroke remains a major cause of death and disability worldwide and in the Philippines, where increasing cases are reported in Baguio-Benguet across adult and younger groups. This study assessed community knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding stroke prevention, management, and rehabilitation, as well as the community resources supporting these needs. Using a mixed research design with surveys and focus group discussions, findings describe community understanding, prevailing practices, and the role of experience, social support, and existing resources in safe, evidence-based care.

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Abstract

Introduction

Stroke burden and local context

Community definition and community-based health program

Community resources and needs assessment

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Results

Conclusion

ORIGINAL ARTICLE Community Resources and Needs Assessment on Stroke in Tuba, Benguet: A Concurrent Triangulation Design Norenia T. Dao-ayen, PhD, RN, Genevive Claire B. Antonio, PhD, RN and Cheryl C. Danglipen, MAN, RN Saint Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines ABSTRACT Background. Worldwide, the WHO showed that stroke is the second leading cause of death for people above 60, and 5th among the aged 15 to 59 population. In the Philippines, statistics revealed that 500,000 Filipinos suffer from stroke annually. Although preventive efforts have brought about a steady decline in incidence over the last several years, stroke is still the third leading cause of death. Baguio-Benguet Chapter notes a rise in the number of stroke patients affecting both adult and younger age groups. The increasing cases of lifestyle diseases predispose people to stroke. Stroke prevention, management, and rehabilitation are essential in bringing back the normal functioning of stroke patients. Care for stroke clients is a challenging task because of the varied knowledge, practices, and attitudes (KAP) fostering the needs of a stroke client. In the Philippines, family members of the stroke client are more likely to be the preferred caregivers. Objective. The study determined the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the community members and the community resources on stroke prevention, management, and rehabilitation as a basis for program development. Paper presentations – 11th Regional Health Research Conference, June 15, 2023, Saint Louis University, Inc.– Bakakeng Campus, Baguio City, Philippines; NEPraGuild Midyear Conference and Workshop 2022, August 12-14, 2022 via Zoom; 12th Regional Health Research Conference, June 19, 2024, Saint Louis University, Inc., Gever’s Hall, Silang Building, Baguio City, Philippines. eISSN 2094-9278 (Online) Published: November 28, 2025 [https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.11605](https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.11605) [Copyright: The Author](Copyright: The Author)([s](s)) 2025 Corresponding author: Genevive Claire B. Antonio, PhD, RN Saint Louis University Bonifacio Street, Baguio City, Benguet 2600, Philippines [Email: gcbantonio@slu.edu.ph](Email: gcbantonio@slu.edu.ph) ORCiD: [https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3633-9922](https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3633-9922) Methods. This study utilized a mixed research design. Data were gathered from 275 residents of Camp 4, Tuba, Benguet using a structured questionnaire, and 10 FGD Groups. Frequency, percentage, and mean computations were done to analyze quantitative data, whereas descriptive analysis was done for qualitative data. Results. The majority of the respondents (76%) knew that stroke happens due to insufficient blood supply to the brain. Generally, the community agreed about their attitude on the prevention (2 .89), management (2 . 68), and rehabilitation (2 . 75) of stroke. The community sometimes practices stroke prevention (3 . 17), management (2 .83), and rehabilitation (2 . 92) . Qualitative data revealed that experiences on stroke resulted in scientific knowledge, evidence-based practices, and utilization of existing resources that include personnel, infrastructure, and programs for stroke prevention, management, and rehabilitation. Conclusion. The experience, social support, and maximized utilization of existing community resources have assisted the knowledge acquisition, favorable attitudes, and safe practices of the community on stroke. Keywords: stroke knowledge, attitudes, practices, community resources Community Resources and Needs Assessment on Stroke INTRODUCTION Worldwide, approximately 500,000 people experience a new stroke, 100,000 experience a recurrent stroke, and approximately 160,000 die of a stroke each year.1 According to the WSO, 1 in 6 people will have a stroke in their lifetime. Fifteen million people suffer a stroke each year that causes long-term disability, and 5.8 million people die from it.2 In the

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What was the objective of the study on stroke in Tuba, Benguet?

The study determined community members’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices about stroke prevention, management, and rehabilitation, and identified community resources to inform program development.

How was the study conducted and what data sources were used?

A mixed research design was used, collecting data from 275 residents in Camp 4, Tuba, Benguet through a structured questionnaire and from 10 focus group discussion groups. Quantitative data were analyzed with frequency, percentage, and mean, while qualitative data used descriptive analysis.

What did the results show about the community’s knowledge and practices?

Most respondents (76%) knew stroke is caused by insufficient blood supply to the brain. The community generally agreed on attitudes for prevention, management, and rehabilitation, and reported sometimes practicing prevention, management, and rehabilitation. Qualitative results linked experiences to scientific knowledge, evidence-based practices, and utilization of existing resources.

What factors supported the community’s knowledge, attitudes, and safe practices?

The study concluded that experience, social support, and maximized utilization of existing community resources helped improve knowledge acquisition, favorable attitudes, and safe practices regarding stroke.

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