ABSTRACT
Objective:
Ischemic stroke is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in our country. In this study, ischemic stroke awareness was investigated among physicians working in primary health care service by questionnaire method.
Methods:
One hundred and twenty six family physicians received a stroke awareness questionnaire consisting of 10 questions.
Results:
The average occupational experience of physicians was 16±13 years. Approximately 25% correct answers to the questions were found.
Conclusion:
Training meetings of ischemic stroke for physicians working in primary health care services should be done more frequently.
Keywords:
Stroke, thrombolytic therapy, awareness
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