Abstract 185: Social Network Structure and Function is Associated With Blood Pressure Reduction in Stroke Survivors

Stroke ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 49 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric T Roberts ◽  
Emily Goldmann ◽  
Bernadette Boden-Albala
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Network Structure ◽  
Blood Pressure Reduction ◽  
Structure And Function ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Pressure Reduction ◽  
Social Network Structure ◽  
And Function

Abstract P600: Social Network Structure and Function Are Associated With Blood Pressure Reduction in Stroke Survivors

Stroke ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 52 (Suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernadette Boden-Albala ◽  
Eric T Roberts ◽  
Sara Stern-Nezer ◽  
Emily Goldmann ◽  
Nina Parikh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Secondary Prevention ◽  
Network Structure ◽  
Blood Pressure Reduction ◽  
Pressure Reduction ◽  
Post Stroke ◽  
Social Network Structure ◽  
The Social

Background: The risk of recurrence of stroke has been found to be modifiable through changes in health behavior and reducing key risk factors such as hypertension. Evidence suggests social networks can influence health behaviors and health outcomes; however, there is a lack of literature on the relationship between stroke survivor’s social network and secondary prevention efforts. In this study, we assessed the association between social network structure and systolic blood pressure (SBP) reduction at one-year post stroke. Methods: Using data from the DESERVE (Discharge Educational Strategies for Reduction of Vascular Events) trial, we assessed the social networks of 552 participants who have had a mild/moderate stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). At baseline enrollment, participants were asked to identify up to 5 persons, or “alters,” with whom they discuss important matters, such as health. The data on the alters were then classified into structural and functional characteristics. The combination of the number of alters and the amount of alters that met the “optimal” level for each characteristic were used to determine the characteristics of the social network. We used linear regression models to quantify the SBP change on social network characteristics adjusting for age, gender, race-ethnicity, education, marital status, and prior stroke history. Results: Stronger social networks were associated with greater SBP reduction. The overall mean SBP reduction at 12-month follow-up was 5.6 (±24.5) mmHg. On fully adjusted models having 3-5 alters compared to none (mean SBP reduction of 11.4 mmHg, p = 0.01) and having a family and friend network compared to a family-only network (mean SBP reduction of 7.6 mmHg, p = 0.01) were significantly associated with a larger SBP reduction. Conclusion: Social networks may play an important role in blood pressure reduction in patients post stroke. Future interventions should involve social networks to help reduce vascular risk and enhance secondary prevention efforts.

Social Network Structure in Young Stroke Survivors with Aphasia: A Case Series Report

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (05) ◽  
pp. 359-369
Author(s):  
Charles Ellis ◽  
Rhiannon Phillips ◽  
Tina Hill ◽  
Patrick M. Briley
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Young Adult ◽  
Network Structure ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Primary Caregiver ◽  
Stroke Survivors ◽  
Social Network Structure ◽  
The Social ◽  
Case Series Report

AbstractThe aim of this study was to profile the social networks of young adult stroke survivors with aphasia. A case series approach using four persons with aphasia (PWA) younger than 50 years was utilized. Semistructured interviews were completed with the PWA and their primary caregiver/family to explore the most salient relationships in the PWA's social network. PWAs in this study exhibited very small social networks with the most salient relationships consisting of immediate family members. Mothers were the primary caregiver for the two most impaired PWA. Prestroke friendships were dissolved or reduced at the onset of aphasia. The most impaired PWAs spent most of their days in isolation without a consistent communication partner. This study suggests young adult stroke survivors with aphasia have significant changes in their social network structure after stroke, but it is unclear if the observed change in social network structure is more related to age or level of communication impairment.

Evolutionary dynamics modeling of symbolic social network structure equilibrium

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (10) ◽  
pp. 229-240
Author(s):  
Weijin Jiang ◽  
Sijian Lv ◽  
Yirong Jiang ◽  
Jiahui Chen ◽  
Fang Ye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Network Structure ◽  
Evolutionary Dynamics ◽  
Dynamics Modeling ◽  
Social Network Structure
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