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D F Willoughby1, L Sanders, A Privette

  • 1Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina 29634, USA. willoud@clemson.edu

Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.)
|December 12, 2001
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Community stroke screenings significantly improve participant knowledge of stroke signs, symptoms, and risk factors. This enhanced awareness, including emergency actions, was retained long-term, with many participants adopting healthier behaviors.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Neurology
  • Community Health

Background:

  • Stroke is a major cause of death and disability in the US.
  • Effective prevention and early intervention strategies are crucial for reducing stroke's impact.
  • Community-based programs can play a vital role in public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a community-based stroke-screening program.
  • To assess changes in participants' knowledge of stroke signs, symptoms, emergency actions, and risk factors.
  • To determine if participants reported behavioral changes to reduce stroke risk.

Main Methods:

  • A community-based stroke-screening program was implemented.
  • Participants' knowledge and self-reported behaviors were assessed at the screening.

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  • Follow-up data were collected via telephone interviews at 1, 3, and 6 months post-screening.
  • Data from 107 participants were analyzed, with 85 completing all follow-ups.

    • Main Results:

    • Participants demonstrated increased knowledge regarding stroke identification, emergency response, and personal risk factors.
    • This knowledge gain was sustained throughout the 6-month follow-up period.
    • Approximately 50% of participants reported making at least one behavior modification to lower their stroke risk.

    Conclusions:

    • Community-based stroke screening is an effective method for enhancing public knowledge of stroke.
    • Sustained knowledge retention suggests the program's long-term impact.
    • The program successfully encouraged participants to adopt risk-reducing behaviors.