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Tedium vitae in stroke survivors: a comparative cross-sectional study.
CONCLUSIONS: Tedium vitae is a common suicidal experience after stroke and may be among the earliest perceptible pointer to impending poststroke suicide. It is easy to assess and may be less costly to obtain an adequate sample size in studies aiming to understand the phenomenon of suicide in the stroke population. PMID: 30890043 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - March 18, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Ojagbemi A, Bello T Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Effects of a 12-month task-specific balance training on the balance status of stroke survivors with and without cognitive impairments in Selected Hospitals in Nnewi, Anambra State, Nigeria.
CONCLUSIONS:  Within the groups, a 12-month TSBT intervention significantly improved balance control, respectively, but with broader effects in the CIG than NCIG. Importantly, though between-group comparison at baseline revealed significantly impaired balance control in the CIG than NCIG, these differences were not significant at the 8th month and non-existent at the 12th month of TSBT intervention. These results underscore the robustness of TSBT to evenly address specific balance deficits of stroke survivors with and without CI within a long-term rehabilitation plan as was hypothesized. PMID: 29718777 ...
Source: Topics in Stroke Rehabilitation - May 2, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Okonkwo UP, Ibeneme SC, Ihegihu EY, Egwuonwu AV, Ezema CI, Maruf FA Tags: Top Stroke Rehabil Source Type: research

Relationship between admission serum bilirubin and severity of acute ischaemic stroke in a nigerian tertiary hospital (p1.259)
Conclusion:Patients with higher physiologic range of serum bilirubin had more severe stroke (higher NIHSS values), suggesting that higher bilirubin values at stroke onset might be a reflection of oxidative intensity.Disclosure: Dr. Ademiluyi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Sanya has nothing to disclose. Dr. Wahab has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 17, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Ademiluyi, B., Sanya, E., Wahab, K. Tags: Genetic Stroke Syndromes, Biomarkers, and Translational/Basic Research Source Type: research

Stroke Risk Factors, Subtypes, and 30-Day Case Fatality in Abuja, Nigeria (P1.121)
CONCLUSIONS: Although hypertension, obesity, diabetes mellitus, and atrial fibrillation were important stroke risk factors, in many patients, these were detected only after a stroke. While the commonest stroke subtype was cerebral infarction, observed in almost two-third of patients, SAH was associated with the highest case-fatality rate at 30 days of 44.4%. Larger population-based studies are planned.Study Supported by: nilDisclosure: Dr. Bwala has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Bwala, S. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Ischemic Stroke Subtype Source Type: research

Predictors of Functional Dependency after Stroke in Nigeria
This study examined the risk factors for functional dependency in a group of Nigerian African stroke survivors.Methods: One hundred twenty-eight stroke survivors attending a tertiary general hospital in southwestern Nigeria were consecutively recruited and assessed for functional dependency using the modified Rankin Scale (mRS). Stroke was diagnosed according to the World Health Organization criteria. Candidate independent variables assessed included the demographic and clinical characteristics of survivors, cognitive dysfunction, and a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. Variables with significant relationship to func...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - May 15, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Akin Ojagbemi, Mayowa Owolabi Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research

Effect of Health Education on Level of Awareness and Knowledge of Nigerian In-School adolescents on Stroke and Its Risk Factors
This study employed a quasi-experimental study design and was conducted in secondary schools in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 11, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Morenikeji A. Komolafe, Oluwatosin E. Olorunmoteni, Funmito O. Fehintola Source Type: research

Addressing Stroke Literacy in Nigeria Through Music: A Qualitative Study of Community Perspectives
The incidence of stroke in Nigeria is unknown, but stroke literacy, defined here as awareness of stroke warning symptoms and risk factors may be poor in high-risk communities. Although there is growing recognition of the use of music as a conduit to promote health literacy, African music is often overlooked as a source of health information. We sought to understand community-level perspectives on using African music to promote acute stroke literacy.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - October 29, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Ucheoma Nwaozuru, Chizoba Ezepue, Juliet Iwelunmor, Chisom Obiezu-Umeh, Florida Uzoaru, Daudet Ilunga Tshiswaka, Njideka Okubadejo, Randall Edgell, Oliver Ezechi, Titilola Gbajabiamila, Adeola Z. Musa, David Oladele, Olugbenga Ogedegbe, Olajide Williams Source Type: research

Prevalence and risk factors of stroke recurrence in ghana and nigeria
Recurrent stroke prevention is vital for promoting optimal quality of life in stroke survivors. However, data on the burden and risk factors of recurrent stroke in sub-Saharan Africa is limited. We assessed the burden, risk factors and fatality from recurrent stroke in Ghana and Nigeria.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Osahon Jeffery Asowata, Fred Stephen Sarfo, Onoja Matthew Akpa, Joshua Akinyemi, Akinkunmi Paul Okekunle, Adekunle G. Fakunle, Godwin Ogbole, Albert Akpalu, Kolawole Wahab, Reginald Obiako, Morenikeji Komolafe, Godwin Osaigbovo, Lukman Owolabi, Rufus Akin Source Type: research

Determinants of stroke mortality among west africans: findings from the siren study
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in low-and-medium-income countries, but the pattern and determinants of stroke fatality are yet to be clearly understood among Africans. We assessed the determinants of stroke mortality among adults from 15 sites in Ghana and Nigeria in the Stroke Investigative Research and Educational Network (SIREN) study in West Africa.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Akinkunmi Paul Okekunle, Fred Stephen Sarfo, Onoja Matthew Akpa, Osahon Jeffery Asowata, Joshua Akinyemi, Adekunle Fakunle, Godwin Ogbole, Albert Akpalu, Kolawole Wahab, Reginald Obiako, Morenikeji Komolafe, Godwin Osaigbovo, Lukman Owolabi, Rufus Akinyem Source Type: research

LONG-TERM OUTCOMES AMONG NIGERIAN STROKE SURVIVORS - DATA FROM THE CogFAST-NIGERIA STUDY
This study aimed to explore the profile, trajectory and determinants of long-term outcomes up to four years among a cohort of stroke survivors recruited into the CogFAST-Nigeria study.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 20, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Gabriel Ogunde, Joshua Akinyemi, Adesola Ogunniyi, Rajesh N. Kalaria, Rufus Akinyemi 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

Factors determining discharge against medical advice among stroke admissions in oauthc ile ife
Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) is request for a discharge treatment plan that is outside the range of medically acceptable standards of practice based on risk or other factors. We aimed to explore the rate and factors determining DAMA among stroke patients in OAUTHC Ile Ife.The study is a retrospective descriptive study that spanned 1st July 2017 to 30th June 2022 at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Southwestern Nigeria. Data on all stroke patients that DAMA within the study period was extracted from the unit register and case note retrieved at the record department of the hospit...
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 30, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Adebimpe F. Ogunmodede, Akintunde A. Adebowale, Ahmed O. Idowu, Ahmad A. Sanusi, Uchenna C. Eke, Mercy O. Oluwatosin, Morenikeji A Komolafe Source Type: research

Knowledge and perspectives of community members on risk assessment for stroke prevention using mobile health approaches in Nigeria
To assess the knowledge of community dwelling adults on stroke risk and their willingness to use mobile health (mHealth) technology in assessing their stroke risk.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - July 22, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Fred Stephen Sarfo, Reginald Obiako, Michelle Nichols, Joshua Odunayo Akinyemi, Adekunle Fakunle, Onoja Akpa, Oyedunni Arulogun, Rufus Akinyemi, Carolyn Jenkins, Bruce Ovbiagele, Mayowa Owolabi Source Type: research

Organized multi-disciplinary stroke team care improves acute stroke outcomes in resource limited settings; Results of a retrospective study from a Nigerian tertiary hospital
Evidence for the impact of organized stroke multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) on outcomes in Africa is sparse.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - September 20, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Olaleye Adeniji, Osi Adeleye, Joshua Akinyemi, Folajimi Otubogun, Gabriel Ogunde, Mayowa Ogunrombi, Deborah Adesina, Ahmed Wahab, Michael Ogunlana, Talayo Alimi, Rufus Akinyemi Source Type: research