Breaking Barriers: Stroke Recognition and Prevention in the Deaf Community
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Document Type
Presentation
Department
Nursing
Abstract
Stroke remains a leading cause of death and long-term disability in the United States. Yet among Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, awareness and education about stroke symptoms and emergency response remain critically low. Rochester, NY has the highest per capita population of Deaf or Hard of Hearing adults (< 65 years of age) in nation. According to the American Community Survey, approximately 40,000 people in Rochester—about 3.5% of the population—identify as Deaf or hard of hearing. A 2020 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association revealed that more than 60% of surveyed Deaf patients could not name a single stroke symptom, and only 61% reported they would call 911 during a heart attack or stroke.
Publication Date
11-14-2025
Recommended Citation
Wronski, Angelina, "Breaking Barriers: Stroke Recognition and Prevention in the Deaf Community" (2025). Nursing Research and EBP Day 2025. 18.
https://scholar.rochesterregional.org/nursingresearchday_2025/18
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Angelina Wronski, BS, RN, Stroke Coordinator
Unity Hospital, Rochester Regional Health