Stroke Prevention Education in African Americans: A Community-Based Study
Author Information
Author(s): Hadidi Niloufar, Jones Clarence, Taylor Zachary, Gorzycki Emily, Pasdo Allison, Gurvich Olga, Everson-Rose Susan
Primary Institution: University of Minnesota
Hypothesis
The study aims to assess the feasibility and acceptability of a Stroke Champion program for stroke prevention education among African Americans.
Conclusion
Engaging Stroke Champions can increase stroke prevention knowledge, but they require more support to effectively educate their peers.
Supporting Evidence
- Stroke Champions reported the education website was helpful and easy to use.
- Training community members is an evidence-based health promotion strategy.
Takeaway
The study shows that training community members to teach others about stroke can help, but they need more help to do it well.
Methodology
A one arm pre-post-test design was used with twelve recruited Stroke Champions.
Limitations
Stroke Champions reported needing more support from the research team.
Participant Demographics
African Americans residing in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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