Table 2

- Knowledge of stroke signs and correct behavior with suspected stroke.

VariablesABTotal 519 (%)
n (%)298 (57.4)221 (42.6)
Stroke Signs
Mouth deviation145 (48.65)70 (31.67)215 (41.42)*
Speech difficulty217 (72.81)114 (51.58)331 (63.77)*
Focal weakness168 (56.37)79 (35.74)247 (47.6)*
Chest pain49 (16.44)56 (25.33)105 (20.23)*
Shortness of breath108 (36.24)72 (32.57)180 (34.68)*
Identified ≥ two stroke signs with ≤ one mistake155 (52.01)66 (29.86)221 (42.58)
Behavior with suspected stroke
Go to ER264 (88.6)182 (82.35)446 (85.93)
Call 93731 (10.4)35 (15.84)66 (12.72)
Stay at home0 (0.00)4 (1.8)4 (1.8)
Use alternative medicine1 (0.33)0 (0)1 (0.33)
Go to the pharmacy2 (0.67)0 (0)2 (0.67)
Awareness of blood clot-dissolving drugs85 (28.52)35 (15.84)120 (23.12)
Knowledge of correct timeframe in which to administer blood clot-dissolving drugs44/85 (51.76)14/35 (40)58/120 (48.33)
  • A - recognized stroke definition, B - did not recognize stroke definition,

  • * Multiple choice questions, not=100%