Knowledge of Mainland Chinese about Stroke and Its Prevention: Risk Factors, Warning Signs, Emergency Response and Information Access
Objective:To examine the knowledge of mainland Chinese about stroke, specifically, its risk factors, warning signs, emergency response, and information access. Such information will help inform health education campaigns for stroke prevention in China.Methods:A standardized cross-sectional questionn...
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| Language: | English |
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Editorial Office of Rehabilitation Medicine
2015-08-01
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| Series: | 康复学报 |
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| Online Access: | http://kfxb.publish.founderss.cn/thesisDetails#10.13261/j.issn.2096-0328.2015.02.006 |
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| Summary: | Objective:To examine the knowledge of mainland Chinese about stroke, specifically, its risk factors, warning signs, emergency response, and information access. Such information will help inform health education campaigns for stroke prevention in China.Methods:A standardized cross-sectional questionnaire study on stroke knowledge was conducted. People in parks, shopping centers, and other public areas in principally two urban cities(Wuhan and Chengdu)in mainland China were interviewed.Results:846 people(55% men, 45% women;mean age 45.7 years(SD16.6))participated. Hypertension was correctly identified as a leading stroke risk factor by 28% of respondents. Dizziness(29%)and numbness(20.2%)were correctly reported as common warning signs. Almost all respondents correctly identified the need to call emergency services if someone was having a stroke. Family/friends(21%), and the media(television 19.5%;newspaper 17.7%)were reported as primary potential sources of stroke information.Conclusion:Cost-effective education programs about stroke prevention for mainland Chinese are strongly indicated, specifically, related to stroke risk factors, warning signs, emergency responseand information access. A multipronged approach is warranted including public health promotion campaigns and health education through health facilities and health professionals. |
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| ISSN: | 2096-0328 |