Improving stroke awareness through a culturally adapted audiovisual intervention in the United Arab Emirates
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ObjectivesThis study evaluates the effectiveness of a brief, culturally tailored educational video in improving stroke-related knowledge among residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).MethodsA pre-post intervention study was conducted with 407 UAE residents aged 25 years and older. Participants viewed a 3-min educational video addressing stroke symptoms, risk factors, and preventive strategies. Stroke knowledge was measured using a structured questionnaire immediately before and after the video. Statistical analyses included paired t-tests, repeated measures ANOVA, and linear regression models.ResultsStroke knowledge significantly increased following the intervention (mean score: 20.80 pre-test to 23.53 post-test; p < 0.001), with notable improvements in identifying symptoms and risk factors. Regression analyses indicated that female gender, higher education, and healthy lifestyle practices positively influenced knowledge gains, whereas older age was associated with smaller improvements.ConclusionA brief, culturally relevant audiovisual intervention effectively enhances stroke-related knowledge. Such scalable educational tools should be integrated into global public health strategies to promote earlier stroke recognition and intervention.
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Penulis (25)
Michelle Cherfane
Michelle Cherfane
Michelle Cherfane
Jihan Safwan
Jihan Safwan
Chadia Haddad
Chadia Haddad
Chadia Haddad
Chadia Haddad
Hala Sacre
Hala Sacre
Pascale Salameh
Pascale Salameh
Pascale Salameh
Pascale Salameh
Rawan Elkerenawy
Tala Abou El Kheir
Mariam Al Nuaimi
Leen Abou Mattar
Hassan Hosseini
Fouad Sakr
Fouad Sakr
Katia Iskandar
Katia Iskandar
Katia Iskandar
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2025
- Sumber Database
- DOAJ
- DOI
- 10.3389/fneur.2025.1608381
- Akses
- Open Access ✓