Key result
A community survey of the Victorian public found poor knowledge of heart attack symptoms, with respondents identifying a mean of 2.5 correct symptoms (95% CI 2.45-2.60) out of 10.
Population
1,489 members of the Victorian public
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supports public education campaigns on heart attack symptoms; leaves open effects on care-seeking and outcomes.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,489)
The general public demonstrates poor knowledge of the varied range of heart attack symptoms, highlighting a need for targeted educational campaigns to reduce prehospital delay.
Smith et al. (2002) conducted a cross-sectional in Knowledge of heart attack symptoms (n=1,489). Community survey was evaluated on Number of correct heart attack symptoms reported (95% CI 2.45-2.60). A community survey of the Victorian public found poor knowledge of heart attack symptoms, with respondents identifying a mean of 2.5 correct symptoms (95% CI 2.45-2.60) out of 10.
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