International Journal of Tropical Medicine
ISSN: Online 1818-779XISSN: Print 1816-3319
Abstract
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of dietary and lifestyle interventions in stroke prevention among 40 participants with baseline characteristics indicating middle‐aged to elderly individuals at risk of recurrent strokes. Participant’s baseline characteristics included an average age of 67.25 years, slightly elevated blood pressure (121 mmHg), healthy cholesterol levels (191.50 mg dL-1), moderate physical activity (3.5 hrs/week) and an average BMI of 25.93. Dietary behaviors revealed moderate adherence (mean 1.15), good nutritional intake (mean 6.71), and moderate to high diet quality (mean 69.63). Lifestyle modifications indicated good exercise adherence (mean 6.82), positive changes in smoking status (mean 0.85), and moderate alcohol consumption changes (mean 0.53). Following interventions, there were significant improvements in biomedical parameters, including a‐4.79 mmHg reduction in blood pressure‐15.98 mg dL-1 decrease in cholesterol levels‐1.44 reduction in BMI and a ‐10.72 mg dL-1 decrease in blood sugar levels. Clinical outcomes showed a mean stroke recurrence rate of 0.175 and a rate of other cardiovascular events at 0.150, indicating reduced risks of recurrent strokes and cardiovascular incidents. Psychosocial well‐being was positive, with a Quality of Life Score averaging 70.27 and a Mental Health Score of 29.48. This study demonstrates the multifaceted benefits of dietary and lifestyle interventions in reducing stroke risk factors, improving clinical outcomes, and enhancing the psychosocial well‐being of at‐risk individuals. These findings underscore the importance of comprehensive stroke prevention strategies in promoting overall health and quality of life. However, further research with larger and more diverse populations is warranted to confirm and strengthen these results.
How to cite this article:
G. Ramu and Chouthai Gayathri. Assessing the Effects of Diet and Lifestyle Changes in the Prevention of Recurrent Ischemic Stroke.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makijtm.2023.4.11.14
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1816-3319/10.59218/makijtm.2023.4.11.14