Stroke prevention and therapy awareness in a large sample of high school students: results of an educational campaign in the Northern-Western Italy

Gandolfo, C.; Alberti, Francesco; Sette, Massimo Del; Reale, Nicoletta

doi:10.1007/s10072-022-06372-6

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“…23 To our knowledge, our study is the first aiming to assess stroke knowledge at baseline and after a 3-month follow-up in high schools' students from western countries. Six prospective studies in United States, 24 Portugal, 18 Italy, 25 and Japan [26][27][28] showed a significant improvement of stroke knowledge in elementary schoolchildren and in middle school/junior high school students (ages, 9-14 years) 3 months after an educational intervention, or in high school students a few days after the intervention. Overall, these results strengthen the hypothesis of the effectiveness of an educational intervention in the different ages.…”

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Effect of an educational intervention to increase stroke awareness among Italian high school students: A prospective study in Tuscany

Carlo

Baldereschi

Bovis

et al. 2023

European Stroke Journal

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Introduction: Stroke in young people shares traditional modifiable risk factors with older groups, and greatly affects quality of life. However, evidence on the effectiveness of educational interventions in young populations, aiming at spreading stroke knowledge and enhancing prevention, is still scarce. We evaluated baseline knowledge of stroke and possible improvements after an educational intervention among Italian high school students, also considering differences related to sex and type of school. Subjects and methods: Using a mixed educational strategy, a prospective evaluation of stroke knowledge was performed in five humanities and sciences (lyceums) and five vocational high schools of Tuscany (students of the 12th and 13th grade). A baseline assessment with a structured questionnaire (21 questions) was followed by a standardized oral presentation, using audiovisual materials. After 3 months, the same questionnaire was re-administered to evaluate the long-term impact of the educational intervention. Results: Overall, 573 students (50.8% males; age range, 17–19 years) were enrolled; 288 (50.3%) were from lyceums and 285 (49.7%) from vocational schools. Follow-up participation was 97.2%. Baseline performances were comparable between groups for most variables examined. At 3 months, all groups showed a significant improvement from baseline regarding reaction to a stroke event, identification of stroke risk factors, such as smoking (from 62.9% to 83.7%; p < 0.001) and alcohol abuse (from 49.6% to 67.2%; p < 0.001), and symptoms. Knowledge of the existence of stroke units and thrombolysis increased from 25.4% to 60.7% ( p < 0.001) and from 35.8% to 84.0% ( p < 0.001), respectively. Conclusions: Our educational intervention improved stroke awareness in high school students. The effects persisted after 3 months. Improved knowledge in young populations may reduce stroke burden in adult life, increase timely access to therapies, and spread knowledge across families.

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Effect of an educational intervention to increase stroke awareness among Italian high school students: A prospective study in Tuscany

Carlo

Baldereschi

Bovis

et al. 2023

European Stroke Journal

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The Influence of Providing Information and Educational Media in Efforts to Prevent Stroke

Wijaya,

Pratama,

Girsang

2024

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Stroke is the leading cause of physical and mental disability worldwide. In Indonesia, the incidence of stroke is alarmingly high, affecting approximately 10.9% of the population annually, with around 713,783 individuals experiencing stroke each year. Understanding how to prevent stroke is crucial. Clear and regular information, along with effective educational media, are essential for increasing public awareness of stroke. This study aims to determine the impact of social media and knowledge on stroke prevention. This type of study is a non-experimental quantitative study using a cross-sectional. This study is conducted in portions, with patients who are willing and able to talk effectively. Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analyses were conducted using Pearson correlation tests and linear regression tests. The results show that among the 100 respondents, most were male, aged 41-60 years, and engaged in the best stroke prevention efforts. The Pearson correlation test showed significant correlations between information accuracy, frequency, and educational media for stroke prevention (Pearson p=0.89; p=0.62; p=0.75). The linear regression test revealed that the clarity of information, frequency of information, and educational media together increased stroke prevention efforts (p=0.037), with the clarity of information being the most significant factor. The conclusion is the study concludes that educational media and accurate information are crucial in preventing stroke. It is recommended that the Kasih Sayang Clinic conducts comprehensive stroke education and screening every six months to enhance prevention efforts.

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Stroke prevention and therapy awareness in a large sample of high school students: results of an educational campaign in the Northern-Western Italy

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Effect of an educational intervention to increase stroke awareness among Italian high school students: A prospective study in Tuscany

Effect of an educational intervention to increase stroke awareness among Italian high school students: A prospective study in Tuscany

The Influence of Providing Information and Educational Media in Efforts to Prevent Stroke

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