abstract background and purpose : stroke is a leading cause of death and functional disability. while there have been major advances regarding the management of stroke, a significant proportion of people are still unaware of stroke-related symptoms and risk factors. this study was performed to assess the public awareness and attitude of stroke warning signs and risk factors among a sample of ir...

This focus group study explored the social interaction experiences and strategies of 12 adults with Moebius Syndrome, a rare congenital condition characterized by facial paralysis. Content analysis revealed five themes of social functioning: social engagement/disengagement; resilience/sensitivity; social support/stigma; being understood/misunderstood; and public awareness/lack of awareness of M...

Public displays used to foster awareness have typically focused on the problem of providing information across remot locations or within large groups whose members lack awareness of each other’s activities or interests. We have, however, identified many additional benefits for an awareness system that displays information within a small, co-located group in which the members are already highly ...

BACKGROUND Sepsis is a common cause of death throughout the world. Early treatment improves outcome; however, treatment may be delayed if the patient does not present himself/herself for medical care until late in the disease process. Lack of knowledge about the syndrome may contribute to delay in presenting for medical care. However, we need to acknowledge the complexity of sepsis. General awa...

Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, Vol. 20, No. 2, 353–364 (2001) © 2001 by the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Candidates for inclusion in the Insights section may be sent directly to the Insights Editor, Eugene Bardach, Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley, 2607 Hearst Ave., Berkeley, CA 94720-73...

This focus group study examined the social experiences of 10 adolescents aged 12-17 years with Moebius Syndrome, a rare condition involving congenital facial paralysis. Content analysis revealed five themes: social engagement/disengagement, resilience/sensitivity, social support/stigma, being understood/misunderstood, and public awareness/lack of awareness of Moebius Syndrome. Compared to previ...