Abstract Details

Title Knowledge, Perceptions, and Practices in Acute Stroke: A Large-Scale Questionnaire Study Among High-Risk Patients in Bogotá, Colombia, from 2023 to 2024

Topic General Neurology

Presentation(s) P6 - Poster Session 6 (11:45 AM-12:45 PM)

Poster/Presentation
Number 11-024

Objective To establish factors associated with the knowledge, perceptions, and practices regarding emergency care for acute stroke among patients with known risk factors such as type 2 diabetes and hypertension.

Background Health literacy in stroke, defined as the ability of non-medical individuals to understand and use health information to recognize stroke symptoms and make timely decisions, is a key factor influencing outcomes in patients with this condition. However, no previous studies have evaluated the knowledge and perceptions of the general population about stroke in Bogotá.

Design/Methods A community-based survey was conducted among patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension in Bogotá, Colombia, between October 2023 and April 2024. The survey collected sociodemographic data and information on knowledge, perceptions, and practices related to acute stroke care using a validated questionnaire. Age- and sex-adjusted logistic regression analyses were performed using SPSS v25.

Results A total of 5,402 surveyed individuals were analyzed. Limited knowledge about stroke symptoms was associated with male sex (OR=1.26, 95%CI:[1.12-1.42], p<0.001), low socio-economic status (OR=2.20, 95%CI:[1.85, 2.60], p<0.001), and lower educational level (OR=1.59, 95%CI[1.38-1.82]; p<0.001). A low educational level was associated with a higher risk of choosing inadequate practices during acute stroke, such as using home remedies (OR=1.52, 95%CI[1.30-1.79], p<0.001) or going to the pharmacy (OR=1.66, 95%CI[1.36-1.93]; p<0.001).

Conclusions Factors such as poor recognition of stroke symptoms, failure to identify it as an emergency, and socioeconomic disparities contribute to delays in seeking timely treatment. Addressing knowledge gaps and socioeconomic disparities is crucial for improving outcomes in stroke patients.

Authors/Disclosures
Luisa F. Alviz Rodriguez, research assisstant PRESENTER	Miss Alviz Rodriguez has nothing to disclose.
Juan D. Oyola, MD	Dr. Oyola has nothing to disclose.
Mariana Medina, Sr., MD	Dr. Medina has nothing to disclose.
Jaime E. Rodriguez, MD (Universidad El Bosque)	Dr. Rodriguez has nothing to disclose.
Juan D. Martinez Lemus, MD (The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston)	Dr. Martinez Lemus has nothing to disclose.
John Benavides, PhD	Dr. Benavides has nothing to disclose.
Carlos F. Martinez, MD (Fundacion Santa Fe De Bogota)	Dr. Martinez has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Janssen Cilag.
Claudio A. Monsalve, MD	Mr. Monsalve has nothing to disclose.

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