Table 3.
Stroke knowledge assessment.
| Questions | Percent correct (95% CI) n = 80 |
|---|---|
| Q1. Where in the body does a stroke occur? | 57.5% (46.4, 68.6) |
| Q2. Which of the following represent(s) a stroke? | 77.5% (68.1, 86.9) |
| Q3. There is no treatment for stroke once it occurs. T or F± | 71.2% (61.1, 81.4) |
| Q4. Which are risk factors for stroke? | 80% (71.1, 89.0) |
| Q5. Which of these is used to prevent stroke? | 73.8% (63.9, 83.6) |
| Q6. What should you do if you experience stroke symptoms? | 87.5% (80.1, 94.9) |
| Q7. Stress is number one risk factor for stroke. T or F± | 10% (3.2, 16.7) |
| Q8. Which of the following decreases risk of stroke? | 55% (43.9, 66.1) |
| Q9. Stroke is the #3 cause of death in Maryland. T or F± | 86.3% (78.5, 94) |
| Q10. Which of the following is associated with increased risk of stroke? | 58.6% (47.7, 69.8) |
±T or F, true or false.
See Supplementary Material for full questionnaire.
Multiple-choice questions included in the baseline knowledge assessment and proportion of subjects answering correctly with 95% confidence intervals (CI).