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[Knowledge on stroke in Spanish population. A systematic review].
M Romero-Bravo1, C de la Cruz-Cosme2,3, M A Barbancho4,1
1Facultad de Medicina. Universidad de Málaga, Málaga, España.
Revista De Neurologia
|March 11, 2022
Summary
General knowledge about strokes is limited in Spain. However, most individuals recognize the urgency and opt to contact emergency services for suspected stroke symptoms.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Public Health
Background:
- Stroke, also known as cerebrovascular accident, is a major health concern.
- Understanding public knowledge is crucial for effective stroke prevention and response strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the general population's knowledge of strokes in Spain.
- To assess awareness of stroke terminology, symptoms, risk factors, and emergency response behaviors.
Main Methods:
- A systematic review adhering to PRISMA guidelines.
- Data sourced from PubMed, Scopus, and EMBASE, including studies conducted in Spain.
- Analysis of 21 selected articles from an initial pool of 4,627.
Main Results:
- The term 'stroke' is less recognized than 'embolism' or 'cerebrovascular accident'.
- Loss of strength is the most recognized symptom; hypertension is the most identified risk factor.
- Visual impairment and diabetes mellitus are the least recognized symptom and risk factor, respectively.
- Most individuals intend to seek emergency services, though some opt for family physicians in specific scenarios.
Conclusions:
- Overall knowledge of strokes among the Spanish population is limited.
- Despite knowledge gaps, a generally appropriate attitude towards seeking emergency medical help for stroke is observed.
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