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Accessing Young Black Stroke Survivors For Secondary Prevention, Mellanie V. Springer, James F. Burke, Devin L. Brown, Lesli E. Skolarus
Accessing Young Black Stroke Survivors For Secondary Prevention, Mellanie V. Springer, James F. Burke, Devin L. Brown, Lesli E. Skolarus
Journal of Health Disparities Research and Practice
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 …