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The extent of knowledge about strokes among the population of a rural area in the province of Lleida

M. Oró, J. Sanahuja, L. Hernández, E. Setó, F. Purroy [REV NEUROL 2009;48:515-519] PMID: 19434585 DOI: https://doi.org/10.33588/rn.4810.2008467

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ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION Although stroke continues to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, the knowledge of warning signs and risk factors among general population is still insufficient.

AIM To assess the current knowledge of stroke (terminology, signs and symptoms, risk factors and attitude) among rural population of Baix Segrià in Lleida in order to the best target and message, prior to educational campaigns.

SUBJECTS AND METHODS A structured interview using closeended questions was conducted among 153 users of Primary Health Centers.

RESULTS In our cohort, 6.5% ignored the disease, while 48 (31,4%) had good knowledge of risk factors (more than three risk factors) and 62 (40,5%) identified more than three warnings signs correctly. Only 31,1% would correctly act if stroke occurred. Transient ischemic attack was not considered as emergency. Most participants, 78,5%, would contact to primary care. Surprisingly, knowledge of stroke symptoms and risk factors was not associated with an increased chance of calling 061 or going to the hospital. Older respondents were less likely to recognize symptoms and to consider stroke as an emergency, while the university education was associated with good knowledge and actuation. CONCLUSION. The level of knowledge of established stroke risk factors, warning signs, and treatment in rural population of Lleida is low. Our data suggested not only that a community-based education program to increase public knowledge of stroke among rural population is necessary, but also we need to inform the people stroke is treatable. KeywordsHealth education Risk factors knowledge Stroke Warning signs CategoriesPatología vascular

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The extent of knowledge about strokes among the population of a rural area in the province of Lleida