Needs of rural stroke survivors by gender
| Male | Female | Z | p | |
| Total | 4.3 (4.0–4.8) | 4.1 (3.9–4.1) | −3.194 | 0.001 |
| Psychological support | 4.5 (4.0–5.0) | 4.0 (4.0–5.0) | −1.727 | 0.084 |
| Information | 4.5 (4.0–5.0) | 4.0 (3.5–4.5) | −3.275 | 0.001 |
| Treatment and care | 4.6 (4.0–5.0) | 4.2 (4.0–4.8) | −2.972 | 0.003 |
| Social support | 4.1 (3.8–4.6) | 4.0 (3.6–4.6) | −2.102 | 0.036 |