Accessing Young Black Stroke Survivors for Secondary Prevention

Authors

Mellanie V. Springer, University of MichiganFollow
James F. Burke, University of MichiganFollow
Devin L. Brown, University of MichiganFollow
Lesli E. Skolarus, University of MichiganFollow

Keywords

community health centers; stroke; young adult

Disciplines

Cardiovascular Diseases | Community Health and Preventive Medicine

Abstract

ABSTRACT

Background- Stroke rates and risk factors may be increasing in young adults aged 18-64, especially black individuals. We sought to identify whether young high risk stroke survivors could be found at community health centers.

Methods- This was a cross-sectional analysis of the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey from 2006-2011. We used chi-square analyses, t-tests, and proportions to compare and describe stroke survivor visits at community health centers and private offices.

Results- Young stroke survivor visits comprise 48% of stroke survivor visits at community health centers compared to 31% of stroke survivor visits at the private office setting. Among young stroke survivors cared for at community health centers, 47% were black individuals compared to 14% at a private office setting. The prevalence of hypertension and cigarette smoking was higher in young stroke survivors at the community health center.

Conclusions- The community health center is a setting to access young black stroke survivors. Stroke prevention and preparedness interventions should be considered at community health centers.

Recommended Citation

Springer, Mellanie V.; Burke, James F.; Brown, Devin L.; and Skolarus, Lesli E. (2018) "Accessing Young Black Stroke Survivors for Secondary Prevention," Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice: Vol. 12: Iss. 6, Article 3.
Available at: https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/jhdrp/vol12/iss6/3