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Sociodemographic and Geographic Variation in Awareness of Stroke Signs and Symptoms Among Adults - United States, 2017.
Abstract Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States (1). In 2017, on average, a stroke-related death occurred every 3 minutes and 35 seconds in the United States, and stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability (1). To prevent mortality or long-term disability, strokes require rapid recognition and early medical intervention (2,3). Common stroke signs and symptoms include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side; sudden confusion or trouble speaking; sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; sudden trouble walking, dizziness, or loss of balance; and a...
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - November 6, 2020 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Jackson SL, Legvold B, Vahratian A, Blackwell DL, Fang J, Gillespie C, Hayes D, Loustalot F Tags: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep Source Type: research

African Rigorous Innovative Stroke Epidemiological Surveillance: Protocol for a Community-Based Mobile-Health Study
Despite projections of stroke being a leading cause of mortality in Africa, reliable estimates of stroke burden on the continent using rigorous methods are not available. We aimed to implement a mobile-Health community-based interactive Stroke Information and Surveillance System to sustainably measure stroke burden and improve stroke health literacy and outcomes in urban and rural sites in Nigeria. African Rigorous Innovative Stroke Epidemiological Surveillance (ARISES) is an observational cohort study, which will be conducted in urban (Ibadan North LGA Ward 3) and rural (Ibarapa Central LGA) sites with a combined base pop...
Source: Neuroepidemiology - November 25, 2021 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Effects of a Public Education Campaign on the Association Between Knowledge of Early Stroke Symptoms and Intention to Call an Ambulance at Stroke Onset: The Acquisition of Stroke Knowledge (ASK) Study.
CONCLUSIONS: Our results indicate that intensive interventions are useful for strengthening the association between correct knowledge of early stroke symptoms and intention to call an ambulance, without strengthening the association between incorrect knowledge and intention to call an ambulance. PMID: 26441211 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Epidemiology - October 7, 2015 Category: Epidemiology Tags: J Epidemiol Source Type: research

Difference in Stroke Knowledge between Rural and Urban Communities in a Developing Country after Community-Based Stroke Educational Campaigns: Results from a Cross-Sectional Study
Conclusions: Rural and semi-urban regions performed better than the urban population. Receiving stroke information is a determinant factor for stroke knowledge. Stroke Educational Campaigns are a cost-effective method for raising stroke awareness, thus reducing stroke burden.Neuroepidemiology 2018;51:224 –229
Source: Neuroepidemiology - October 5, 2018 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Trajectory and predictors of family function in caregivers of stroke survivors: A longitudinal study of the first 6 months after stroke
CONCLUSIONS: Family function of caregivers of stroke survivors gradually increased during the first 6 months after stroke. However, some families demonstrated poor functioning. Caregivers' age, education, caregiver burden, self-efficacy and social support utilization could predict family function over time.IMPACT: Empirical data on family function in families of stroke survivors are important for developing psychosocial interventions that can help families adapt to stroke. This study found that families of stroke survivors were likely to be dysfunctional in the first 6 months after stroke, particularly in family growth and...
Source: Adv Data - July 3, 2023 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Wei Zhang Mingming Ye Wanqiong Zhou Yitian Gao Lanshu Zhou Source Type: research

Phenotyping Stroke in Sub-Saharan Africa: Stroke Investigative Research and Education Network (SIREN) Phenomics Protocol
Background: As the second leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult-onset disability, stroke is a major public health concern particularly pertinent in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where nearly 80% of all global stroke mortalities occur, and stroke burden is projected to increase in the coming decades. However, traditional and emerging risk factors for stroke in SSA have not been well characterized, thus limiting efforts at curbing its devastating toll. The Stroke Investigative Research and Education Network (SIREN) project is aimed at comprehensively evaluating the key environmental and genomic risk factors for s...
Source: Neuroepidemiology - August 21, 2015 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Use of Outpatient Rehabilitation Among Adult Stroke Survivors - 20 States and the District of Columbia, 2013, and Four States, 2015.
Abstract Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and disability in the United States (1,2). Approximately 800,000 American adults experience a stroke each year (2,3). Currently, approximately 6 million stroke survivors live in the United States (2). Participation in stroke rehabilitation (rehab), which occurs in diverse settings (i.e., in-hospital, postacute care, and outpatient settings), has been determined to reduce stroke recurrence and improve functional outcomes and quality of life (3,4). Despite longstanding national guidelines recommending stroke rehab, it remains underutilized, especially in the outpatient...
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - May 25, 2018 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Ayala C, Fang J, Luncheon C, King SC, Chang T, Ritchey M, Loustalot F Tags: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep Source Type: research

Socioeconomic Status and Long-Term Stroke Mortality, Recurrence and Disability in Iran: The Mashhad Stroke Incidence Study
Conclusion: A comprehensive stroke strategy should also address socioeconomic disadvantages.Neuroepidemiology
Source: Neuroepidemiology - April 16, 2019 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Stroke Knowledge in Spanish-Speaking Populations
Background: Spanish is the second most-spoken language in the world. Spanish-speaking populations (SSP) have heterogeneous cultural backgrounds, racial and ethnical origins, economic status, and access to health care systems. There are no published reviews about stroke knowledge in SSP. We reviewed the existing literature addressing stroke knowledge among SSP and propose here some future directions for research. Summary: We identified 18 suitable studies by searching PubMed, Lilacs, Scopus, Embase, Cochrane and Scielo databases, and by looking at reference lists of eligible articles. We also included 2 conference abstracts...
Source: Neuroepidemiology - April 8, 2015 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Higher Education Is Associated with a Lower Risk of Dementia after a Stroke or TIA. The Rotterdam Study
Conclusion: Higher education is associated with a lower risk of dementia after stroke or TIA, particularly in men, which might be explained by a higher cognitive reserve.Neuroepidemiology 2016;46:120-127
Source: Neuroepidemiology - January 23, 2016 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of stroke: a cross-sectional survey in rural and urban Uganda
Conclusion: Stroke knowledge is poor in both rural and urban Uganda. Tailored public health approaches that improve stroke awareness, knowledge and self management approaches are urgently needed to develop effective preventive measures and community response to stroke.
Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - December 26, 2015 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Mark KaddumukasaJames KayimaMartin KaddumukasaEdward DdumbaLevi MugenyiSvetlana PundikAnthony FurlanMartha SajatovicElly Katabira Source Type: research

Education, Socioeconomic Status, and Intelligence in Childhood and Stroke Risk in Later Life: A Meta-analysis
Conclusions: Education, childhood SES, and intelligence have modest but important associations with lifetime stroke, and hence dementia, risks. Future studies distinguishing between the individual and combined effects of education, childhood SES and intelligence are needed to determine the independent contribution of each factor to stroke risk. See video abstract at, http://links.lww.com/EDE/B210 .
Source: Epidemiology - June 2, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Tags: Social Epidemiology Source Type: research

Role of Proxy Respondents in International Stroke Research: Experience of the INTERSTROKE Study
Conclusion Use of proxy respondents enhances the generalisability of international research studies of stroke, by increasing representation of women, patients with severe stroke, older age, and lower education.
Source: Neuroepidemiology - July 11, 2022 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Associations between Ischemic Stroke Follow-Up, Socioeconomic Status, and Adherence to Secondary Preventive Drugs in Southern Sweden: Observations from the Swedish Stroke Register (Riksstroke)
Conclusions: The use of secondary preventive drugs decreases over the first year after stroke and remains suboptimal. Specific reasons for nonadherence warrant further study.Neuroepidemiology 2017;48:32-38
Source: Neuroepidemiology - February 24, 2017 Category: Epidemiology Source Type: research

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