Knowledge of stroke symptoms and risk factors among Korean immigrants in the United States.
Korean immigrant's knowledge of stroke symptoms and risk factors was assessed in a convenience sample (n = 119) in a Midwestern metropolitan area. Knowledge ranged from very low to moderate. Cluster analysis showed that there were two groups. One cluster had higher knowledge of stroke symptoms and risk factors, but lower knowledge of symptoms and risk factors not associated with stroke. Participants who were older, were not married, and had a history of hypertension had significantly lower knowledge of stroke symptoms and stroke risk factors. Lower knowledge among older adults and/or those who had hypertension is a particular concern because such individuals are at highest risk for stroke.
Hwang
Seon Y
SY
Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
Zerwic
Julie J
JJ
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002641:Chicago; D016000:Cluster Analysis; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007723:Korea / Q000208:ethnology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D012923:Social Class; D020521:Stroke / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000209:etiology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires