Table 3. Participant responses to questions on attitudes toward stroke (n = 500).

	Response = yes N (%)
Do you think stroke requires prompt treatment?	436 (87.20)
If someone shows signs and symptoms of stroke, what do you think you should do first?
Give them aspirin	59 (11.80)
Contact his/her family	5 (1.00)
Call an ambulance	351 (70.20)
Take them to the hospital or clinic	62 (12.40)
Call a health care provider	23 (4.60)
Stroke prevention
A controlled diet in elderly individuals can prevent stroke	335 (67.00)
Strokes can be prevented by controlling blood pressure	360 (72.00)
Strokes can be prevented by controlling blood glucose levels	273 (54.60)
Strokes cannot be prevented	51 (10.20)