Public awareness of stroke risk factors in high-income countries: A systematic review
Stroke risk factor awareness gaps are prevalent and may limit prevention efforts. Large-scale, methodologically robust studies across diverse geographical, socioeconomic, and ethnic populations within HICs are urgently needed, as awareness characteristics may vary dramatically even within high-income settings. Targeted education is necessary for primary prevention strategies.
Authors
- Steven Gilbert Gonzales
- Bernard Appiah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5473-3459)
- Calvin Moorley (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5969-2465)
- David B. Olawade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0188-9836)
- Nicholas J. Thomas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2513-7022)
- Chris Flood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5170-7792)
- David John Werring (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2074-1861)
- Raafiah Mussa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5210-6597)
Institutions
- Stroke Association (GB)
- London South Bank University (GB)
- Medway NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Published
- 2025-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2025.108501
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35