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Perception of stroke in Croatia - knowledge of stroke signs and risk factors amongst neurological outpatients

Background and purpose: The aim of this hospital-based survey was to determine baseline stroke knowledge in Croatian population attending the outpatient services at the Department of neurology. Methods: A multiple choice questionnaire was designed, divided into three sections: (i) demographic data, (ii) knowledge of stroke risk factors and stroke signs and (iii) actions the patients would undertake if confronted with risk of stroke and information resources regarding health. Results: The analysis included 720 respondents (54.9% women). The respondents most frequently indicated stroke symptoms as following: speech disorder 82%, paresthesiae on one side of the body 71%, weakness of arm or leg 55%, unsteady gait 55%, malaise 53%, monocular loss of vision 44%... The results of this study indicate that respondents showed a fair knowledge about stroke signs and risk factors for stroke. The results of this study will help to create and plan programmes for improvement of public health in Croatia.

knowledge; risk factors; stroke; stroke signs

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