OVERVIEW OF PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE ABOUT STROKE IN THE WORK AREA OF KAWAL PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER

Stroke is a disorder of the central nervous system that most often found and main cause impaired functional activity in adults. The prevalence stroke incidence based on RISKESDAS tajun 2018 increasing from 7% to 10.9% at age ≥ 15 years. attacks can weakness paralysis one or even both sides patient's body, this difficulties when walking doing activities. degree disability experienced by patients depends severity hemiparesis, 30-60% who experience hemiparesis will complete loss body functions within 6 months after stroke. purpose study provide an overview public knowledge about work area Kawal Health Center.. method was descriptive survey community working Public Center, Riau Islands Province, carried out July 2020 with total sample 39 respondents. results were obtained where picture good 16 people (41.02%) sufficient as many 7 (17.94%). Suggestions need improve health promotion through print electronic media further research identification risk factors Center area.