Different words for stroke: the same concept? an analysis of associated symptoms and intended reaction in Brazil
Abstract Background Different names for stroke might mislead physicians and emergency medical service workers. This study aimed to assess the different words for stroke in Brazil and both intended response and related symptoms associated with those names. Methods Cross-sectional study enrolling heal...
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| author | Mário Luciano de Mélo Silva Júnior Ana Gabriella Camelo Oliveira Weslley Medeiros Gois Matheus Franco Andrade Oliveira Lourdes Maria Dantas de Góis Lucas Pereira Ferreira Marcos Vinícius de Souza Vilanova |
| author_facet | Mário Luciano de Mélo Silva Júnior Ana Gabriella Camelo Oliveira Weslley Medeiros Gois Matheus Franco Andrade Oliveira Lourdes Maria Dantas de Góis Lucas Pereira Ferreira Marcos Vinícius de Souza Vilanova |
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| description | Abstract Background Different names for stroke might mislead physicians and emergency medical service workers. This study aimed to assess the different words for stroke in Brazil and both intended response and related symptoms associated with those names. Methods Cross-sectional study enrolling healthy individuals from urban areas in Northeast of Brazil for an open-ended survey. We presented a typical clinical case of a stroke (an elderly who had sudden onset of hemiparalysis and slurred speech) and asked “what is happening?”, “what would you do?” and “which other symptoms could happen in this condition?”. Resuts From 1,475 interviewed individuals, 1,220 (82,7%) recognized the scenario as a stroke. There were 3 words to correctly identify (based on correct intended response and spontaneously evoked associated symptoms) the stroke, which were “AVC” (acronym for cerebrovascular accident, in Portuguese), “derrame” (spillage) and “trombose” (thrombosis). There were significant differences among them concerning demographic, economic, educational and geographical aspects, but there was no difference according to the intended reaction among them. The most cited associated symptoms (excluding those present in the case) were impaired consciousness (10.6%), headache (8.9%) and dysesthesia (7.7%). “Aneurisma” (aneurism) was also cited, by 3 individuals. Conclusion There are at least three words for stroke in Portuguese (“AVC”, “derrame” and “trombose”); they were similar in terms of correct intended responses and spontaneously cited accompanying symptoms. Stroke campaigns should apply different names to reach a broader audience and to improve stroke recognition. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a2386a92c6e9439486a4926803b7ef9b2023-07-23T11:17:47ZengBMCBMC Neurology1471-23772023-07-012311710.1186/s12883-023-03327-yDifferent words for stroke: the same concept? an analysis of associated symptoms and intended reaction in BrazilMário Luciano de Mélo Silva Júnior0Ana Gabriella Camelo Oliveira1Weslley Medeiros Gois2Matheus Franco Andrade Oliveira3Lourdes Maria Dantas de Góis4Lucas Pereira Ferreira5Marcos Vinícius de Souza Vilanova6Medical Sciences Center, Division of Neuropsychiatry, Universidade Federal de PernambucoUniversidade Federal de Sergipe, curso de graduação em MedicinaUniversidade Federal de Sergipe, curso de graduação em MedicinaEscola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública, curso de graduação em MedicinaUniversidade Potiguar, curso de graduação em MedicinaUniversidade Potiguar, curso de graduação em Medicina Medical School, UninassauAbstract Background Different names for stroke might mislead physicians and emergency medical service workers. This study aimed to assess the different words for stroke in Brazil and both intended response and related symptoms associated with those names. Methods Cross-sectional study enrolling healthy individuals from urban areas in Northeast of Brazil for an open-ended survey. We presented a typical clinical case of a stroke (an elderly who had sudden onset of hemiparalysis and slurred speech) and asked “what is happening?”, “what would you do?” and “which other symptoms could happen in this condition?”. Resuts From 1,475 interviewed individuals, 1,220 (82,7%) recognized the scenario as a stroke. There were 3 words to correctly identify (based on correct intended response and spontaneously evoked associated symptoms) the stroke, which were “AVC” (acronym for cerebrovascular accident, in Portuguese), “derrame” (spillage) and “trombose” (thrombosis). There were significant differences among them concerning demographic, economic, educational and geographical aspects, but there was no difference according to the intended reaction among them. The most cited associated symptoms (excluding those present in the case) were impaired consciousness (10.6%), headache (8.9%) and dysesthesia (7.7%). “Aneurisma” (aneurism) was also cited, by 3 individuals. Conclusion There are at least three words for stroke in Portuguese (“AVC”, “derrame” and “trombose”); they were similar in terms of correct intended responses and spontaneously cited accompanying symptoms. Stroke campaigns should apply different names to reach a broader audience and to improve stroke recognition.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-023-03327-yCerebrovascular disordersStrokeSigns and symptomsHealth knowledge, attitudes, practiceSurveys and questionnaires |
| spellingShingle | Mário Luciano de Mélo Silva Júnior Ana Gabriella Camelo Oliveira Weslley Medeiros Gois Matheus Franco Andrade Oliveira Lourdes Maria Dantas de Góis Lucas Pereira Ferreira Marcos Vinícius de Souza Vilanova Different words for stroke: the same concept? an analysis of associated symptoms and intended reaction in Brazil BMC Neurology Cerebrovascular disorders Stroke Signs and symptoms Health knowledge, attitudes, practice Surveys and questionnaires |
| title | Different words for stroke: the same concept? an analysis of associated symptoms and intended reaction in Brazil |
| title_full | Different words for stroke: the same concept? an analysis of associated symptoms and intended reaction in Brazil |
| title_fullStr | Different words for stroke: the same concept? an analysis of associated symptoms and intended reaction in Brazil |
| title_full_unstemmed | Different words for stroke: the same concept? an analysis of associated symptoms and intended reaction in Brazil |
| title_short | Different words for stroke: the same concept? an analysis of associated symptoms and intended reaction in Brazil |
| title_sort | different words for stroke the same concept an analysis of associated symptoms and intended reaction in brazil |
| topic | Cerebrovascular disorders Stroke Signs and symptoms Health knowledge, attitudes, practice Surveys and questionnaires |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-023-03327-y |
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