Objectives: To assess social awareness of ischemic stroke amongst Saudi citizens in
Medina city. Methods: In a cross-sectional study conducted between February and …

Background: Adequate public awareness and knowledge of stroke is needed for proper
identification and prevention of potential morbidity and disability. This study was conducted …

Background Stroke is the most common acquired neurological disease in the adult
population worldwide with an incidence of 16 million new cases every year responsible for …

Background and purpose Stroke is a medical emergency that demands early recognition for
time sensitive acute management. Knowledge about stroke in public has not been found …

Background and objective: Stroke is the second leading cause of death in Jordan and over
the world. Knowledge and awareness towards stroke play a crucial role in the management …

Introduction Stroke is a highly prevalent condition with high rates of death and disability in
Iraq and around the world. Knowledge of stroke and its associated risk factors is essential for …

Background: The knowledge of warning symptoms and risk factors for stroke has not been
studied among patients with stroke in developing countries. Aims: We aimed to assess the …

Background This article surveys a representative sample of adults to assess their knowledge
of stroke, its vascular risk factors and warning symptoms, illness perception, and attitude …

Background Considering the high burden of stroke in developing countries, it is important for
the community to have adequate information and awareness of this disease. In this study …

Stroke is a serious health problem worldwide, which has been classified as the second
leading cause of death. Around 15 million people are experiencing stroke each year and 5 …