Stroke prevention education in the Hispanic community.
The Hispanic population is the fastest growing minority population in the United States. Little research has been done to assess the stroke risk in the Hispanic population, which has a higher prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, alcohol use, and physical inactivity. Healthcare professionals therefore are faced with the management and education of a cultural group with unfamiliar health beliefs. To decrease the risk of stroke, a culturally sensitive program that combines education and risk identification is needed. This article identifies the development of a stroke education and screening program for Hispanics.
Duraski
Sylvia A
SA
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA. Sduraski@rehabchicago.org
D000328:Adult; D002641:Chicago; D006266:Health Education; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008403:Mass Screening; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D018570:Risk Assessment; D020521:Stroke / Q000517:prevention & control*