Abstract
Background:
Stroke remains a leading cause of mortality and morbidity globally, with a disproportionately high impact on older adults and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups. The STROKE-CARE study aimed to develop and assess a targeted stroke awareness workshop for seniors, addressing disparities in stroke knowledge and response readiness.
Methods:
The study recruited 73 seniors from Bay Area communities who completed pre- and postworkshop surveys on stroke knowledge, prevention attitudes, and response confidence. The workshop included presentations, videos, and a Q&A. Paired t-tests evaluated knowledge and confidence changes, with correlations and Kruskal–Wallis tests analysing demographic associations.
Results:
Postworkshop results indicated significant increases in stroke knowledge (mean increase of 2.17 points, p < 0.0001), attitudes towards prevention (0.35 points, p = 0.0002), and confidence in responding to stroke events (1.51 points, p < 0.001). Improvements were observed across all demographic groups without significant differences based on age, sex, or education level.
Conclusions:
This community-based, targeted workshop effectively enhanced stroke knowledge, stroke prevention attitudes, and response confidence in seniors and caregivers. The approach may serve as a model for improving stroke preparedness in vulnerable populations, highlighting the potential benefits of culturally sensitive, community-based stroke education initiatives.
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