SURA'A Campaign for Stroke Awareness in Primary Health Care Centers

NCT07578259 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 135
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 350
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a one-week multifaceted Stroke Urgency Recognition, and Action Awareness (SURA'A) consultation-based campaign in increasing stroke awareness and the intention to seek emergency medical help among adults. The research will be conducted at primary health care centers to determine if this specific educational approach can improve the community's response to stroke symptoms.

Conditions

Stroke

Keywords

Stroke Awareness; Intention to Seek Help; Primary Health Care Centers; Health Campaign

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Stroke Action Test (STAT)

  The Stroke Action Test (STAT) is a validated tool used to assess the participants' knowledge of stroke symptoms and their intended behavioral response (intention to seek help) when witnessing a stroke. It consists of multiple scenarios or questions. Scores are calculated based on correct identified actions, with higher scores indicating better knowledge and more appropriate intended response to stroke symptoms.

  Baseline (before the campaign) and 1 week later (immediately after the campaign).

• action/intention medical help-seeking sub-scale

  This sub-scale is a component of the Stroke Action Test (STAT). It specifically measures the participants' behavioral intentions and their promptness in seeking medical emergency services (e.g., calling an ambulance) when recognizing stroke signs. It presents various scenarios to evaluate whether the participant would take the correct life-saving action.

  Baseline (before the campaign) and 1 week later (immediately after the campaign

Study Arms (2)

SURA'A Consultation-Based Campaign Group

EXPERIMENTAL

This experimental group will participate in a one-week multifaceted SURA'A consultation-based campaign. The intervention focuses on increasing stroke awareness and the intention to seek medical help among adults in primary health care centers through structured professional consultations and educational materials.

Behavioral: SURA'A Consultation-Based Campaign

Routine Health Education Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants in this arm will receive the standard routine health education or conventional care regarding stroke awareness typically provided at the Primary Health Care Centers.

Interventions

SURA'A Consultation-Based Campaign BEHAVIORAL

The intervention consists of a one-week multifaceted SURA'A consultation-based campaign. This campaign is designed to increase stroke awareness and the intention to seek help among adults attending Primary Health Care Centers. The multifaceted approach likely includes: Targeted Consultations: Providing direct information to participants regarding stroke symptoms and emergency protocols. Educational Outreach: Utilizing the SURA'A framework-which typically focuses on rapid response (Sura'a meaning "speed" in Arabic)-to emphasize the importance of time-sensitive medical intervention. Community Integration: Implementing the campaign within the primary care setting to reach a diverse adult population during their routine health visits.

SURA'A Consultation-Based Campaign Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Participants will be eligible if they:
• Age
• Adults aged ≥18 years residing in Diwaniyah.
• Residence o Living in Diwaniyah communities for at least 6 academic months prior to the study.
• Access to Primary Health Centers (PHCs)
• Attending in selected primary health centers where the SURA'A campaign will be implemented.
• Cognitive ability
• o Able to understand and answer the survey questions in Arabic.
• Consent o Willing to provide informed consent to participate in pre- and post- awareness intervention assessments.
• Availability for follow-up
• o Agree to participate in both baseline (pre-campaign) and follow-up (post-campaign) assessments.

You may not qualify if:

• Participants will be excluded if they:
• Have a previous confirmed diagnosis of stroke (to avoid bias in baseline awareness).
• Severe cognitive impairment
• Have diagnosed dementia, severe mental illness, or cognitive impairment that prevents reliable responses.
• Communication barriers
• o Cannot communicate in Arabic or has severe hearing/speech impairment that prevents participation.
• Health professionals o Physicians, nurses, paramedics, or students of medical and health colleges (to avoid overestimation of awareness).
• Temporary visitors
• o Non-residents or individuals visiting Diwaniyah temporarily.
• Refusal or withdrawal o Decline to participate or withdraw at any stage of the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Baghdad: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Stroke

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cerebrovascular Disorders; Brain Diseases; Central Nervous System Diseases; Nervous System Diseases; Vascular Diseases; Cardiovascular Diseases

Central Study Contacts

Aya A Ghayadh, Master

CONTACT

+9647822204528; ayah.ahmed2106m@conursing.uobaghdad.edu.iq

Sadeq A AL-Fayyadh

CONTACT

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Academic Instructor

Model Details: Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which receives the one-week multifaceted SURA'A consultation-based campaign, or a control group. The primary outcomes will be compared between the two groups

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 4, 2026
• First Posted: May 11, 2026
• Study Start: June 10, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): January 20, 2027
• Study Completion (Estimated): April 10, 2027
• Last Updated: June 4, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share