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ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2019

Potential for a comprehensive stroke education: Assessing awareness about stroke among community health workers - A qualitative study from Urban Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Meena K S Murthy, Priya T Thomas, Madhuporna Dasgupta

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Article in Journal of family medicine and primary care, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. Precipitation, EMS use, and time to presentation of Acute Ischemic stroke in the get with the guidelines-stroke registry.Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association · 2025
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5 · Who and what money

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3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Meena K S MurthyDepartment of Mental Health Education, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Priya T ThomasDepartment of Psychiatric Social Work, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Madhuporna DasguptaDepartment of Mental Health Education, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences · IN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

contextThe incidence of stroke is evolving to be a major public health issue in recent years. The situation is aggravated by the limited public awareness about its risk factors and treatment procedures. It is important to explore the level of awareness of the Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) about stroke as they work in the community as part of the public healthcare delivery systems.

aimsThe aim of this study was to explore the awareness about stroke among the ASHAs through a qualitative study. SETTINGS AND

designThe study was conducted in the institution using a cross-sectional qualitative approach. METHODS AND MATERIAL: A focus group discussion with 12 ASHAs from Bengaluru district of Karnataka was conducted. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Data were analyzed manually through direct content analysis.

resultsIt was revealed that the ASHAs did not have adequate general awareness about stroke, its causes, and related treatment procedures. The ASHAs overgeneralized the causes to lifestyle factors, such as smoking, drinking, and so on.

conclusionsThe study showed the level of awareness of stroke among the ASHAs is inadequate at present, and they would benefit from systematic sensitisation programmes. Limited awareness could lead to failure to identify the early warning signs and appropriate, timely help. A need of a comprehensive educational program to increase their awareness is emphasized.

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ASHAscommunity health workersstrokestroke awareness

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