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Niloufar Niakosari Hadidi1, Zachary Taylor1, Emily Gorzycki1
1School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
Engaging African American Stroke Champions in training can increase stroke prevention knowledge. However, these champions require additional support to effectively educate their communities on stroke prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Disparities
- Community Health Education
Background:
- Stroke disproportionately affects African Americans, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.
- Community-based participatory research is crucial for effective health intervention dissemination.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of a "Stroke Champion" train-the-trainer program.
- To assess the dissemination of stroke prevention knowledge and resources among African Americans in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
Main Methods:
- A pre-post-test design was employed.
- Twelve African American Stroke Champions were recruited and trained.
- An online stroke prevention education curriculum and peer-to-peer education model were assessed.
Main Results:
- A stroke prevention education website was successfully developed and implemented.
- Stroke Champions found the website useful and usable but requested more facilitation support.
- All participants completed training and evaluation.
Conclusions:
- The Stroke Champion program shows potential for increasing stroke prevention knowledge within the African American community.
- Enhanced facilitation and support are necessary for Stroke Champions to effectively disseminate information and engage peers.
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