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The study aimed to identify variations in public awareness of stroke warning signs and factors affecting knowledge retention after education.

February 2, 2026Stroke

Abstract TP211: Sign-Specific Variations in Public Knowledge of Stroke Warning Signs and Demographic Influences Upon Post-Education Retention

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The study aimed to identify variations in public awareness of stroke warning signs and factors affecting knowledge retention after education.
Secondary analysis of a randomized trial comparing FAST and BEFAST mnemonics during education intervention.
Participants received information on stroke, risk factors, and mnemonics via infographics.
Knowledge retention was assessed 14-21 days post-education.
Only 46% knew the definition of stroke at baseline, with most knowing only a few warning signs.
Sign knowledge improved significantly after education: FAST group from 2.0 to 3.0 signs, BEFAST from 1.2 to 2.4 signs (P<0.01).
Knowledge retention was consistent across different demographic factors.

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Secondary analysis reveals improved stroke sign knowledge post-education in diverse populations, suggesting effective communication methods.

Guo et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Secondary analysis reveals improved stroke sign knowledge post-education in diverse populations, suggesting effective communication methods.