What question did this study set out to answer?

To develop culturally tailored stroke education for minoritized groups, addressing specific barriers and needs.

February 2, 2026Stroke

Abstract HUP14: Closing the Gap: Community-Tailored Stroke Education for At-Risk Populations

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Key result

Culturally tailored stroke education improves participant understanding and addresses barriers to timely emergency response.

Why the study?

Minoritized groups remain at disproportionately higher risk for stroke with worse outcomes, yet culturally tailored stroke education developed through focus groups has not been utilized.

Does a culturally tailored stroke education program improve understanding and relevance among at-risk community members?

Population

20 New Haven residents across three focus groups

Comparison

Revised tailored stroke presentation vs initial input

Design

Focus group study with framework method qualitative analysis

Follow-up

8-month follow-up

Authors

JHJoshua HobbsSyosset Hospital RKRachel KitagawaYale University SCSofia ConstantinescuYale University

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Hypothesis-generating for culturally tailored stroke education in minoritized groups; larger trials needed before clinical adoption.

Key Points

To develop culturally tailored stroke education for minoritized groups, addressing specific barriers and needs.
Conducted focus groups with New Haven residents to explore health priorities and cultural views on stroke.
Utilized the Health Belief Model to guide discussions and insights collected.
Inductively coded transcripts and developed themes identifying barriers and facilitators for stroke education.
Identified key themes including emergency response barriers and age-specific education needs.
Participants expressed increased understanding and relevance of the revised stroke education presentation after follow-up.
Emphasized the importance of trust and self-advocacy in healthcare for effective education.

Structured PICO

Does a culturally tailored stroke education program improve understanding and relevance among at-risk community members?

Population

20 New Haven residents participating in focus groups to explore health priorities and cultural views on stroke.

Intervention

Culturally tailored stroke education presentation (with MedExplain) and a 'Tips and Tricks' video co-created with the Yale Teaching Kitchen based on focus group themes.

Outcome

Participant feedback on the revised presentation via a 4-question survey at 8-month follow-up.patient reported

Culturally tailored, age-specific stroke education developed through community focus groups was found to be highly understandable and relevant by participants.

Cite This Study

Hobbs et al. (2026) studied this question. Culturally tailored, age-specific stroke education improved understanding and relevance for participants, addressing barriers to emergency response and promoting timely treatment.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fbf6c1c9540dea80db58 https://doi.org/10.1161/str.57.suppl_1.hup14

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Abstract HUP14: Closing the Gap: Community-Tailored Stroke Education for At-Risk Populations

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Structured PICO

Cite This Study

Abstract HUP14: Closing the Gap: Community-Tailored Stroke Education for At-Risk Populations

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Structured PICO

Cite This Study

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