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Objective To understand the influencing factors of stroke symptoms in middle-aged and elderly patients with hypertension in the community, and to provide reference for the prevention and control of stroke. Methods A total of 410 cases of middle-aged and elderly hypertensive patients registered in community health service centers (or health centers) were randomly selected from 2 administrative regions of Wuhan to conduct a unified questionnaire survey. Chi-square test, analysis of variance and multivariate logistic regression were used to analyze the influencing factors of stroke symptoms in hypertensive patients. Results Of 31.83% the study subjects had stroke symptoms. The analysis of the results showed that high monthly per capital household income, adequate fruit intake and high level of dietary knowledge were protective factors for stroke symptoms in middle-aged and elderly patients with hypertension. Hypertension complications, annual medical check-ups in the hospital and a history of stroke / heart disease in immediate family members were risk factors for stroke symptoms. Conclusion Improving the health awareness of middle-aged and elderly people, vigorously promoting health education and raising the level of social security for low-income groups can reduce the risk of stroke in middle-aged and elderly patients with hypertension.
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Introducción: a pesar de los avances en el manejo del ACV, incluyendo la opción de trombólisis, pocos pacientes consultan de manera oportuna. Entre los motivos de ello se encuentran el desconocimiento de los síntomas de instauración y de las posibilidades terapéuticas disponibles. Objetivos: evaluar el grado de conocimiento acerca del ACV entre los convivientes de personas en riesgo de un evento cerebrovascular. Materiales y Métodos: estudio poblacional, descriptivo y transversal realizado en la ciudad de Manizales, entre convivientes o cuidadores de personas mayores de 60 años, hipertensos y/o diabéticos, entrevistados en sus hogares. Se diligenció un formulario con preguntas acerca del conocimiento espontáneo de síntomas y factores de riesgo (FR), conducta a adoptar frente a un ACV y AIT y si conocían la existencia de un medicamento trombolítico. Resultados: se entrevistaron 218 convivientes con edades entre 17 y 89 años (X 50,9 ± 15 años). El 68,8% de la muestra eran mujeres, 46,3% eran hijos, 23,4% cónyuges y 13,7% convivientes ajenos a la familia. Un 70,7% no conocía ningún síntoma de alarma y 45,4% ningún FR de ACV. La HTA fue el FR más citado, seguido de dislipidemia y tabaquismo, mientras que la DM fue el menos recordado. El 82,1% mencionó haber obtenido información acerca del ACV de fuentes no médicas. Solo 1,4% (n=3) de los encuestados conocía la existencia de un medicamento trombolítico. Conclusión: esta investigación identificó fallas significativas en el grado de conocimiento que tienen las personas acerca de la enfermedad cerebrovascular, no desde la condición de pacientes sino de convivientes de sujetos en riesgo de un evento cerebrovascular, dado que ellos son los llamados a reconocer rápidamente síntomas y actuar diligentemente. Se reitera la urgente necesidad de educar a los pacientes, sus cuidadores y al público en general, empleando diversos recursos de información tanto por profesionales de la salud como por mensajes en medios de comunicación que permitan hacer una efectiva prevención primaria y secundaria del ACV.
Introduction: Despite the advances in the management of stroke, including the option of thrombolysis, few patients consult promptly for several reasons. Among these we can cite the lack of knowledge of onset symptoms and of the therapeutic options available. Objectives: To assess degree of knowledge about stroke among contacts of persons at risk of a cerebrovascular event. Materials and methods: A descriptive study was carried out in the city of Manizales, among caregivers of people over 60 years of age with hypertension and /or diabetes; in which they were interviewed in their homes. A form with questions about the spontaneous knowledge of symptoms and risk factors (RF), behavior to adopt towards stroke and TIA, and whether they knew of the existence of a thrombolytic drug. Results. 218 cohabiting caregivers were interviewed between 17 and 89 years of age (X 50,9 ± 15 years). 68,8% of the sample was female, 46,3% were offspring, 23,4% spouses and 13,7% cohabiting outside the family. 70,7% did not know any alarm symptom and 45,4% no RF. Hypertension was the most cited RF, followed by dyslipidemia and smoking, while the DM was the least remembered. 82,1% mentioned having obtained information about stroke nonmedical sources. Only 1,4% (n = 3) of respondents knew of a thrombolytic drug. Conclusion. This investigation identified significant flaws in the degree of knowledge that people have about cerebrovascular disease, and not from the condition of patients but cohabiting subjects at risk of a cerebrovascular event, being called to quickly recognize the symptoms and act diligently. It reiterates the urgent need to educate patients, their caregivers and the general public, using various information resources both health professionals and media messages to permit an effective primary and secondary prevention of stroke.
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@# Objective To understand the awareness of early symptoms of stroke patients in Gansu. Methods 1100 stroke patients in neurology and neurosurgery departments in 10 hospitals of different levels in Gansu in 2010 were surveyed by questionnaire. Results The awareness rate of early symptoms of stroke was generally low in all age groups. Conclusion Stroke patients were lack of awareness of early symptoms in Gansu, we should step up publicity efforts to enable more patients to receive early treatment and reduce morbidity and mortality.