Key result
Older age, unmarried status, and hypertension are linked to poorer stroke knowledge among Korean immigrants.
Why the study?
Knowledge of stroke symptoms and risk factors among Korean immigrants in the United States was not well characterized, especially in high-risk subgroups.
Cross-Sectional (n=119)
Older and hypertensive Korean immigrants in the US have lower knowledge of stroke symptoms and risk factors, highlighting a vulnerable group needing targeted education.
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Suggests targeted stroke education for vulnerable Korean immigrants; leaves open whether interventions improve knowledge in prospective studies.
Hwang et al. (2006) conducted a cross-sectional in Stroke knowledge (n=119). Older age, unmarried status, and history of hypertension vs. Younger age, married status, and no history of hypertension was evaluated on Knowledge of stroke symptoms and risk factors. Older age, unmarried status, and a history of hypertension were associated with significantly lower knowledge of stroke symptoms and risk factors among Korean immigrants.
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