Department of Infectious Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medicine, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China.
Int J Public Health. 2024 Mar 13;69:1606781. doi: 10.3389/ijph.2024.1606781. eCollection 2024.
To understand the perception of stroke in the hypertensive population. Hypertension is the primary risk factor for stroke, and current approaches to stroke prevention are inadequate and often fragmented. Understanding the perception of stroke among individuals with hypertension is crucial for a targeted approach. However, empirical evidence on this perception is limited. A qualitative design involved thematic analysis of focus groups and interview data from urban China with hypertension. Audio recordings were transcribed and subjected to thematic analysis. Three themes were identified. Hypertensive participants first patients by their , and then identified the disease as . Finally, they wanted to , but paradoxically, there is a contradictory approach to and such as being willing to prevent the disease or simply avoiding socializing with stroke patients. Hypertensive patients hold complex and diverse perceptions of stroke, including a certain stigma. Future public health education should prioritize improving media promotion and fostering interaction between patients with hypertension and stroke in the community.
为了了解高血压人群对中风的认知。高血压是中风的主要危险因素，目前的中风预防方法不够充分，而且往往很零散。了解高血压患者对中风的认知对于采取有针对性的方法至关重要。然而，关于这种认知的实证证据有限。本研究采用定性设计，对中国城市高血压患者的焦点小组和访谈数据进行了主题分析。对录音进行了转录，并进行了主题分析。确定了三个主题。高血压患者首先根据他人的症状来识别患者，然后将疾病识别为中风。最后，他们希望预防疾病，但矛盾的是，他们对中风存在矛盾的态度，例如愿意预防疾病或只是避免与中风患者交往。高血压患者对中风的认知复杂多样，包括一定程度的污名化。未来的公共卫生教育应优先重视改善媒体宣传，并促进高血压患者和中风患者在社区中的互动。
