J Immigr Minor Health
December 2009
Background: Little is known about stroke awareness in Latinos with low literacy and living in regions with high stroke rates.
Methods: We surveyed a convenience sample of 60 adult Latinos living in Charleston South Carolina to examine recognition of 4 common warning signs of stroke and appropriate first action to call 9-1-1.
Results: Forty-six percent of the participants recognized sudden facial, arm, or leg weakness; 39% recognized sudden vision loss; 43% recognized sudden trouble walking; 45% recognized sudden headache; 17% recognized all four warning signs.