Effect of an educational intervention to increase stroke awareness among Italian high school students: A prospective study in Tuscany.

Antonio Di CarloMarzia BaldereschiFrancesca BovisBenedetta PiccardiGiovanni LinoliGiovanni OrlandiGino VolpiAlberto ChitiRossana TassiAlfonso BresciaDomenico Inzitari

Published in: European stroke journal (2023)

Our educational intervention improved stroke awareness in high school students. The effects persisted after 3 months. Improved knowledge in young populations may reduce stroke burden in adult life, increase timely access to therapies, and spread knowledge across families.

Keyphrases

atrial fibrillation
randomized controlled trial
healthcare
cerebral ischemia
middle aged
young adults
brain injury