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THE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF APHASIA: AN INTERNATIONAL SURVEY
Author(s) -
Code Chris,
Mackie Nina Simmons,
Armstrong Elizabeth,
Stiegler Lillian,
Armstrong Jennifer,
Bushby Emily,
CarewPrice Philippa,
Curtis Helen,
Haynes Polly,
McLeod Elizabeth,
Muhleisen Vibecke,
Neate Julie,
Nikolas Angela,
Rolfe Deanna,
Rubly Claire,
Simpson Rebecca,
Webber Alison
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
international journal of language and communication disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.101
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1460-6984
pISSN - 1368-2822
DOI - 10.3109/13682820109177849
Subject(s) - aphasia , psychology , medical education , psychiatry , medicine
We surveyed 929 shoppers in Exeter (England), Louisiana (USA) and Sydney (Australia) to determine what they knew of aphasia. Between 10% and 18% said they had heard of aphasia but only between 1.5% and 7.6% had even some basic knowledge of aphasia. We found that more females knew something about aphasia than males and that older people were more likely to have heard of it, although those with some knowledge were significantly younger. Informants had heard of aphasia mainly through their work or the media and were mainly professionals like teachers, nurses, therapists, managers and administrators, followed by a retired/student group. We found some differences in awareness levels in the different locations we sampled. Results have implications for targeting awareness raising and campaigning.