Knowledge of stroke and the window period for thrombolytic therapy in ischemic stroke among South Indians: A hospital-based survey with educational intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objective of this study was to determine the awareness of stroke in regards to the risk factors, warning symptoms, and knowledge of the therapeutic window period among varied strata of non-medical people attending a tertiary care center.

Materials and methods

The interventional study involved the collection of data regarding awareness of stroke using a structured questionnaire with a total score of 16. Pre-intervention assessment was followed by intervention in the form of education regarding awareness of stroke administered one-on-one for personalized and effective comprehension by subjects. Then, subjects were asked to recall the information that was delivered to them and were scored accordingly.

Results

Among the 500 subjects included, 51% were femal

SUBMITTER: Ali RJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10927053 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature