| The effect of rurality and gender on stroke awareness of adults in West Virginia. | |
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PMID: 20568585 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Rurality, characterized with limited access to emergency stroke care, adds another risk factor to victims of stroke. Although there is a growing literature on gender differences, very little is known about how these gender differences intersect with rurality. A random sample of 2,000 adults were invited to participate (n=1,114) in a mail survey in West Virginia. The population is split into four groups: urban men, urban women, rural men and rural women. The findings suggest that rural older women face higher risks of stroke than other groups. The study recommends that this group be targeted by campaigns to raise stroke awareness. |
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Authors:
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Mohamad G Alkadry; Leslie E Tower |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of health and human services administration Volume: 33 ISSN: 1079-3739 ISO Abbreviation: J Health Hum Serv Adm Publication Date: 2010 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-23 Completed Date: 2010-07-27 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9501928 Medline TA: J Health Hum Serv Adm Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 63-93 Citation Subset: H |
Affiliation:
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Old Dominion University, USA. |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Emergency Service, Hospital / statistics & numerical data Female Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice* Health Services Accessibility Humans Male Middle Aged Rural Health* Sex Factors Stroke / psychology*, therapy* Urban Health West Virginia |
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