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Blood pressure profile, prevalence of hypertension and associated familial factors in school children in Accra, Ghana
Conclusion: Urgent positive lifestyle transformations, which should start from school to reduce the incidence of hypertension in children.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - April 19, 2022 Category: Rural Health Authors: TJ Afaa NA H Seneadza E Ameyaw OP Rodrigues Source Type: research
Nationwide rates of outpatient clinic attendance by stroke survivors in Ghana: Analysis by region and facility
Data on utilization of outpatient departments (OPD) within a country is one strategic approach to gain nationwide and regional insights into the frequency of and types of health facilities where patients seek healthcare. In particular, such data could be used to develop quality improvement interventions in sub-Saharan Africa where the burden of stroke is high but outcomes are relatively poor.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - April 6, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Fred Stephen Sarfo, Mary Efua Commeh, Isaac Obeng Tandoh, Melvin Agbogbatey, Odame Ankrah, Albert Akpalu, Bruce Ovbiagele Source Type: research
Apparent Treatment-Resistant Hypertension Among Stroke Survivors: A Transcontinental Study assessing impact of race and geography
CONCLUSIONS: Future studies are needed to investigate the contribution of socioeconomic disparities in the prevalence aTRH in those with African Ancestry to explore the long-term impact, and evaluate effective therapeutic interventions in this subpopulation.PMID:35366323 | DOI:10.1093/ajh/hpac046
Source: American Journal of Hypertension - April 2, 2022 Category: Cardiology Authors: Fred Stephen Sarfo Esther Olasoji Grant P Banfill Bruce Ovbiagele Alexis N Simpkins Source Type: research
Feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of the phone based interventions under nurse guidance after stroke (pings) in ghana
PINGS is a clinical trial to evaluate a nurse-led mHealth technology - centered approach to maintaining BP control among recent stroke survivors with hypertension in Ghana. PINGS involves domiciliary BP self-monitoring, mobile phone consultations, phone alerts as reminders, and patient education via text messages. We assessed the feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of PINGS from the perspective of health workers in general - not necessarily working in stroke rehabilitation.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 20, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Melvin K. Agbogbatey, Fred S. Sarfo, Alexis Beyuo, Kwaku Duah, Patrick Agasiya, Raelle Tagge, Bruce Ovbiagele, John H. Amuasi Source Type: research
Dominant patterns of illicit substance use and odds of stroke among west africans: findings from the siren study
This study assessed the relationship between ISU and the risk of stroke among indigenous Africans from Ghana and Nigeria.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 20, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Ezinne Uvere, Joshua Odunayo Akinyemi, Akinkunmi Paul Okekunle, Osahon Jeffery Asowata, Onoja Matthew Akpa, Fred Stephen Sarfo, Godwin Ogbole, Albert Akpalu, Kolawole Wahab, Reginald Obiako, Morenikeji Komolafe, Bimbo Fawale, Lukman Owolabi, Rufus Akinyem Source Type: research
National health insurance scheme: a means to effective stroke prevention among hypertensives in subsaharan africa
Uncontrolled hypertension is a leading cause of stroke in Sub-Saharan Africa. Factors affecting blood pressure control include low income, sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy diet. We sought to determine the role of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in achieving good blood control among hypertensives in Ghana and Nigeria and thus prevention of stroke and other cardiovascular complications of uncontrolled hypertension.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 20, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: T.I.A. Oseni, B.F. Dele-Ojo, B. Paa-Kwesi, D. Fifi, C.P. Echieh, B.S. Alabi, B. Tayo Source Type: research
Haematological Indices and Antioxidant Enzyme Activity in Ghanaian Stroke Patients
CONCLUSION: Haematological parameters such as WBC, lymphocyte, platelet levels, and red cell indices were significantly different in the stroke patients being studied. There was negative correlation between lymphocyte significantly with SOD activity and high oxidative stress in stroke patients compared with the control group. Lymphocytes and plateletcrit levels were also good predictors of the occurrence of stroke.PMID:35281592 | PMC:PMC8913147 | DOI:10.1155/2022/1203120
Source: Biomed Res - March 14, 2022 Category: Research Authors: Richard Harry Asmah Pomah Sackey Patrick Adjei Timothy N Archampong Seth Attoh Derek Doku Marjorie Quarchie Felix Botchway David Adedia Eric Sampene Donkor Source Type: research
Quality of acute ischemic stroke care at a tertiary Hospital in Ghana
Information on the quality of acute ischemic stroke care provided in lower-to-middle income countries is limited.
Source: BMC Neurology - January 17, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Frank Kumi, Amos A. Bugri, Stephen Adjei, Elvis Duorinaa and Matthew Aidoo Tags: Research Source Type: research
Key determinants of long-term post-stroke mortality in Ghana
Stroke affects a predominantly young to middle-aged population in Africa and is associated with poor outcomes. There are limited data on patient-level determinants of long-term stroke survival on the continent.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - December 28, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Fred Stephen Sarfo, Bruce Ovbiagele Source Type: research
Sociodemographic and behavioural risk factors for obesity among community-dwelling older adults in Ghana and Nigeria: A secondary analysis of data from the SIREN study
CONCLUSION: Living in urban settings, earning a higher income, and having a formal education were associated with a higher odds of obesity among older adults from LMICs.PMID:34787475 | DOI:10.1177/17423953211054023
Source: Chronic Illness - November 17, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Onoja M Akpa Akinkunmi P Okekunle Fred S Sarfo Rufus O Akinyemi Albert Akpalu Kolawole W Wahab Morenikeji Komolafe Reginald Obiako Lukman Owolabi Carolyn Jenkins Adeoye Abiodun Godwin Ogbole Bimbo Fawale Joshua Akinyemi Atinuke Agunloye Ezinne O Uvere Ade Source Type: research
