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

Autori
Vuković, Vlasta ; Mikula, Ivan ; Kesić, Miljenka Jelena ; Roje Bedeković, Marina ; Morović, Sandra ; Lovrenčić-Huzjan, Arijana ; Demarin, Vida

Izvornik
European journal of neurology (1351-5101) 16 (2009), 9; 1060-1065

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
knowledge; risk factors; stroke; stroke signs

Sažetak
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.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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