scholarly journals Feasibility study of a targeted self-management intervention for reducing stroke risk factors in a high-risk population in Uganda

2018 ◽  
Vol 386 ◽  
pp. 23-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Kaddumukasa ◽  
Jane Nakibuuka ◽  
Levicatus Mugenyi ◽  
Olivia Namusoke ◽  
Doreen Birungi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
Self Management ◽  
High Risk Population ◽  
Risk Population ◽  
Management Intervention ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors

scholarly journals Reducing stroke burden through a targeted self-management intervention for reducing stroke risk factors in high-risk Ugandans: A protocol for a randomized controlled trial

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. e0251662
Author(s):  
Mark Kaddumukasa ◽  
Josephine Najjuma ◽  
Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda ◽  
Martin N. Kaddumukasa ◽  
Jane Nakibuuka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Risk Reduction ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Primary Study ◽  
Management Intervention ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Introduction Stroke burden is rapidly increasing globally. Modifiable risk factors offer an opportunity to intervene, and targeting hypertension is a key actionable target for stroke risk reduction in sub-Saharan Africa. This 3-site planned randomized controlled trial builds on promising preliminary data. Methods A total of 246 Ugandan adults will be recruited randomized to experimental intervention vs. enhanced treatment control. Intervention participants will receive six weekly group-format stroke risk reduction self-management training sessions, and the controls will receive information on cardiovascular risk. The primary study outcome is systolic B.P. measured at baseline, 13-week, 24 weeks (6 months). Secondary outcomes include other biological and behavioral stroke risk factors. Discussion The curriculum-guided self-management TargetEd MAnageMent Intervention (TEAM) program is anticipated to reduce the stroke burden in Uganda. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT04685408, registered on 28 December 2020.

Public health campaigns and their effect on stroke knowledge in a high-risk urban population: A five-year study

Vascular ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 497-503 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maged M Metias ◽  
Naomi Eisenberg ◽  
Michael D Clemente ◽  
Elizabeth M Wooster ◽  
Andrew D Dueck ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
High Risk Population ◽  
Stroke Risk Factor ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors ◽  
Awareness Campaigns ◽  
Stroke Symptom ◽  
Stroke Knowledge

Background The level of knowledge of stroke risk factors and stroke symptoms within a population may determine their ability to recognize and ultimately react to a stroke. Independent agencies have addressed this through extensive awareness campaigns. The aim of this study was to determine the change in baseline knowledge of stroke risk factors, symptoms, and source of stroke knowledge in a high-risk Toronto population between 2010 and 2015. Methods Questionnaires were distributed to adults presenting to cardiovascular clinics at the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. In 2010 and 2015, a total of 207 and 818 individuals, respectively, participated in the study. Participants were identified as stroke literate if they identified (1) at least one stroke risk factor and (2) at least one stroke symptom. Results A total of 198 (95.6%) and 791 (96.7%) participants, respectively, completed the questionnaire in 2010 and 2015. The most frequently identified risk factors for stroke in 2010 and 2015 were, respectively, smoking (58.1%) and hypertension (49.0%). The most common stroke symptom identified was trouble speaking (56.6%) in 2010 and weakness, numbness or paralysis (67.1%) in 2015. Approximately equal percentages of respondents were able to identify ≥1 risk factor (80.3% vs. 83.1%, p = 0.34) and ≥1 symptom (90.9% vs. 88.7%, p = 0.38). Overall, the proportion of respondents who were able to correctly list ≥1 stroke risk factors and stroke symptoms was similar in both groups.(76.8% vs. 75.5%, p = 0.70). The most commonly reported stroke information resource was television (61.1% vs. 67.6%, p = 0.09). Conclusion Stroke literacy has remained stable in this selected high-risk population despite large investments in public campaigns over recent years. However, the baseline remains high over the study period. Evaluation of previous campaigns and development of targeted advertisements using more commonly used media sources offer opportunities to enhance education.

Abstract P299: Evaluation of the Knowledge of Risk Factors Related to Diabetes Mellitus in a Cross High-Risk Population Sample

Hypertension ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 72 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Clara D Dal Pai ◽  
Odara da Costa ◽  
Laura M Peçanha ◽  
Beatriz G Saraiva ◽  
Bernardo P de Freitas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Population Sample ◽  
High Risk Population ◽  
Risk Population

239 Correlation of periodontal disease, risk factors, and perinatal outcomes in a high risk population

2001 ◽  
Vol 185 (6) ◽  
pp. S146
Author(s):  
Dorothy Beazley ◽  
Tacy Sundell ◽  
Mark Patters ◽  
Teresa Carr ◽  
Jane Anne Blankenship ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Periodontal Disease ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Perinatal Outcomes ◽  
High Risk Population ◽  
Risk Population

scholarly journals Chinese Stroke Association guidelines for clinical management of cerebrovascular disorders: executive summary and 2019 update of the management of high-risk population

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 270-278
Author(s):  
Yilong Wang ◽  
Shangrong Han ◽  
Haiqiang Qin ◽  
Huaguang Zheng ◽  
Bin Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Cerebrovascular Disease ◽  
Cerebrovascular Disorders ◽  
Antiplatelet Agents ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
High Risk Population ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Risk Population ◽  
Evidence Based Guideline

AimCerebrovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in China, causing a huge burden among patients and their families. Hence, stroke prevention is critical, especially in the high-risk population. Here, we present the evidence-based guideline suitable for the Chinese population.MethodsLiterature search of PubMed and Cochrane library (from January 1964 to June 2019) was done. After thorough discussion among the writing group members, recommendations were listed and summarised. This guideline was reviewed and discussed by the fellow writing committees of the Chinese Stroke Association’s Stroke.ResultsThis evidence-based guideline was written in three parts: controlling the risk factors of stroke, utilisation of antiplatelet agents and assessing the risks of first-ever stroke. All recommendations were listed along with the recommending classes and levels of evidence.ConclusionsThis guideline provides recommendations for primary prevention of cerebrovascular disease among high-risk population in China. Controlling related risk factors, appropriately using antiplatelet agents, assessing the risk of developing first-ever stroke should help reduce the rate of cerebrovascular disease in China.

scholarly journals Case-control study evaluating competing risk factors for angioedema in a high-risk population

2016 ◽  
Vol 126 (8) ◽  
pp. 1823-1830 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca J. Kamil ◽  
Elina Jerschow ◽  
Patricia A. Loftus ◽  
Melin Tan ◽  
Marvin P. Fried ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Competing Risk ◽  
High Risk Population ◽  
Risk Population ◽  
Control Study

scholarly journals Knowledge of Stroke Risk Factors and Warning Signs in Patients with Recurrent Stroke or Recurrent Transient Ischaemic Attack in Thailand

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jittima Saengsuwan ◽  
Pathitta Suangpho ◽  
Somsak Tiamkao
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Transient Ischaemic Attack ◽  
Stroke Risk ◽  
Recurrent Stroke ◽  
Warning Signs ◽  
High Risk Population ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors ◽  
Ischaemic Attack ◽  
Structured Interventions

Stroke is a global burden. It is not known whether patients who are most at risk of stroke (recurrent stroke or recurrent transient ischaemic attack) have enough knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning signs. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge of stroke risk factors and warning signs in this high-risk population. We performed a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study of patients with recurrent stroke or recurrent TIA admitted to Srinagarind Hospital and Khon Kaen Hospital, Thailand. A total of 140 patients were included in the study (age 65.6±11.3 years [mean ± SD], 62 females). Using an open-ended questionnaire, nearly one-third of patients (31.4%) could not name any risk factors for stroke. The most commonly recognized risk factors were hypertension (35%), dyslipidemia (28.6%), and diabetes (22.9%). Regarding stroke warning signs, the most commonly recognized warning signs were sudden unilateral weakness (61.4%), sudden trouble with speaking (25.7%), and sudden trouble with walking, loss of balance, or dizziness (21.4%). Nineteen patients (13.6%) could not identify any warning signs. The results showed that knowledge of stroke obtained from open-ended questionnaires is still unsatisfactory. The healthcare provider should provide structured interventions to increase knowledge and awareness of stroke in these patients.

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