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Women recognized more stroke warning signs and were more likely to call 9-1-1 than men. Educational programs should address these gender differences in stroke recognition and treatment-seeking behaviors.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Public Health
  • Gender Studies

Background:

  • Gender disparities in recognizing stroke warning signs are documented.
  • Poor recognition of stroke warning signs is linked to delayed treatment and adverse outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate gender differences in recognizing traditional stroke warning signs.
  • To examine gender differences in the initial action taken to seek treatment among stroke survivors.

Main Methods:

  • Survey data collected from 71 stroke survivors.
  • Assessed recognition of traditional stroke warning signs and first action for treatment.
  • Controlled for demographic and clinical variables like age, education, health literacy, and stroke knowledge.

Main Results:

  • Women were older at the time of stroke than men (62 vs. 55 years).
  • No significant gender differences in recognizing individual warning signs, but women were more likely to recognize all five (67% vs. 42%).
  • Women were more likely than men to recognize all signs and call 9-1-1 as the first action (58% vs. 29%).

Conclusions:

  • Women demonstrated higher recognition of stroke warning signs and prompt action compared to men.
  • Educational initiatives should incorporate both traditional and nontraditional stroke warning signs, particularly for women.
  • Healthcare providers should discuss these gender-specific differences in stroke recognition and treatment-seeking with female patients.