Information regarding acute stroke associated with COVID-19 in online news.
J Prev Interv Community
; 49(2): 127-135, 2021.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1172608
ABSTRACT
Patients with COVID-19 may present with neurological manifestations, lack of oxygenation, or clotting disorders such as ischemic or hemorrhagic strokes. This has been observed in even young patients with mild symptoms. The aim of this study was to explore current online news coverage of acute stroke associated with COVID-19 in the four-month period from April 2020 to July 2020, a time during which the US found itself in the center of the pandemic. The relevant Google News stories were reviewed for content. The analysis indicated that 118 online news reports covered the topic to varying degrees, including data from reputable sources, references to the neurological symptoms, and to the incidence of stroke in young patients. It is important that health professionals be aware of this risk and convey to the public the possibility of stroke due to COVID-19 so as to increase the probability of early diagnosis and optimal outcomes.
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Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Internet
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Stroke
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COVID-19
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Mass Media
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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Young adult
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
J Prev Interv Community
Journal subject:
Public Health
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Health Services
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
10852352.2021.1908211
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