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See Latest ArticlesStroke knowledge and awareness: an integrative review of the evidence
Age and Aging, 11/09/09
Jones SP et al. – The authors identified 169 studies of which 39 were included in the review. The ability to name one risk factor for stroke varied between studies, ranging from 18% to 94% when asked open–ended questions and from 42% to 97% when asked closed questions. The ability to name one symptom ranged from 25% to 72% when asked open–ended questions and from 95% to 100% when asked closed questions. When asked what action people would take if they thought they were having a stroke, between 53% and 98% replied that they would call the EMS. People generally obtained information about stroke from family and friends. Older members of the population, ethnic minority groups and those with lower levels of education had consistently poor levels of stroke knowledge. Generally, levels of knowledge about recognising and preventing stroke were poor. Nevertheless, most participants stated they would contact the EMS at the onset of stroke symptoms.
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