Factors associated with young adults' knowledge regarding family history of Stroke.
Maria Jose Melo Ramos Lima, Thereza Maria Magalhães Moreira, Raquel Sampaio Florêncio and 1 others
PMID 27878217WHAT IT FOUND
Young adults who had a partner, normal blood pressure, and smaller waist measurements were more likely to know their family history of stroke.
The study found associations, not causes, so these factors do not predict who will seek out this information.
Key findings
01Having a partner was associated with a higher chance of knowing family history of stroke.
02Normal blood pressure classification was associated with a higher chance of knowing family history of stroke.
03Smaller abdominal circumference was associated with a higher chance of knowing family history of stroke.
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What it does not show
The sample was recruited by convenience from schools, so it may not represent all young adults. The cross-sectional design cannot prove cause and effect; it only shows associations. Self-reported knowledge of family history was not verified against medical records. The study was conducted in one city in Brazil, limiting generalizability to other regions or countries.
Declared interests
The study was supported by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) in Brazil.
The easy way to misread this
Do not assume that having a partner, normal blood pressure, or a smaller waist causes someone to know their family history. The study only found associations. A patient without these traits may still know their family history well, and a patient with them may not.