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An Analysis of Stroke Risk Factors by HIV Serostatus in Uganda: Implications for Stroke Prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa
HIV infection is an important stroke risk factor in sub-Saharan Africa.   However, data on stroke risk factors in the era of antiretroviral therapy (ART) are sparse. We aimed to determine if stroke risk factors differed by HIV serostatus in Uganda.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - April 24, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Amir A. Mbonde, Jonathan Chang, Abdu Musubire, Samson Okello, Adrian Kayanja, Moses Acan, Jacob Nkwanga, Andrew Katende, Felicia C. Chow, Deanna Saylor, Cumara O'Carroll, Mark J. Siedner Tags: Short Communication Source Type: research

Stroke Mortality Outcomes in Uganda
The objective of this study was to capture 30-day mortality outcomes in patients presenting with acute and subacute stroke to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) in Uganda.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - March 5, 2021 Category: Neurology Authors: Sam Olum, Anthony Muyingo, Tony L. Wilson, Bart M. Demaerschalk, Joseph M. Hoxworth, Nan Zhang, Joseph G. Hentz, Amir Abdallah, Adrian Kayanja, Maria I. Aguilar, Cumara B. O'Carroll Source Type: research

Prognostic Utility of Daily Changes in Glasgow Coma Scale and the Full Outline of Unresponsiveness Score Measurement in Patients with Metabolic Encephalopathy, Central Nervous System Infections and Stroke in Uganda
ConclusionsTwenty-four-hour and 48-h ΔFOUR and ΔGCS are predictive of mortality in Ugandan patients with CNS infections and ME but not in those with stroke. For individuals with stroke, the admission score plays a more significant predictive role that the change in scores.
Source: Neurocritical Care - June 23, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

E-035 Stroke management and outcomes in low- and lower-middle-income countries: a meta-analysis of 8,535 patients
ConclusionsA severe healthcare disparity is present in low- and lower-middle-income countries where there is delayed diagnosis of strokes and increased rates of poor clinical outcomes for these patients.Disclosures A. Aguirre: None. J. Rodgers: None. T. Reardon: None. N. Brown: None. N. Shlobin: None. A. Ballatori: None. J. Gendreau: None. S. Shahrestani: None.
Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - July 30, 2023 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Aguirre, A., Rodgers, J., Reardon, T., Brown, N., Shlobin, N., Ballatori, A., Gendreau, J., Shahrestani, S. Tags: SNIS 20th annual meeting electronic poster abstracts Source Type: research

Abstract 110: Prevalence of Neurological Illness, Stroke and Associated Mortality on a Ugandan Neurology Ward Session Title: Poster Session AM
Conclusions: Among patients admitted to a Ugandan neurology ward, stroke was the most common diagnosis and the most frequently associated with mortality. Given that such non-communicable diseases as cerebrovascular disease is becoming increasingly more important causes of death in resource-limited settings, future research should seek to understand how mortality relates to other factors during hospitalizations and whether interventions to improve delivery of care to patients at higher risk of mortality may affect patient outcomes.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - April 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Diaz, M., Hu, X., Fenton, B., Sico, J. Tags: Session Title: Poster Session AM Source Type: research

Caring for a stroke patient: The burden and experiences of primary caregivers in Uganda – A qualitative study
AbstractAimWe assessed the burden and experiences of caregivers looking after stroke patients in Kampala, Uganda.DesignWe conducted a qualitative cross ‐sectional study between May 2018–July 2018 among primary caregivers of stroke patients.MethodsThe primary caregiver was defined as the person spending most of the time providing daily care for the stroke patient for at least four months. Purposive sampling was used to consecutively recruit the primary caregivers. In ‐depth interviews were conducted, and audiotape recorded, and observations were also made. Data were managed using NVIVO 12.0 following thematic approach...
Source: Nursing Open - August 3, 2019 Category: Nursing Authors: Namale Gertrude, Rachel Kawuma, Winifred Nalukenge, Onesmus Kamacooko, Laetitia Yperzeele, Patrick Cras, Edward Ddumba, Robert Newton, Janet Seeley Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research

The everyday life situation of caregivers to family members who have had a stroke and received the rehabilitation intervention F@ce in Uganda
ConclusionsEven if it was viewed as a natural commitment to be a caregiver when a family member had had a stroke, the life situation changed substantially for those who took on the caregiving role. Caregiving responsibilities were challenging as well as a heavy workload and a strained financial situation as many were giving up on jobs. The participants felt burdened and rated a low life satisfaction. The F@ce intervention was, however, expressed as valued and involved support and advice in their caregiving situation as well as information on stroke which relieved stress among them.
Source: Archives of Public Health - June 15, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Primordial Prevention of Stroke: Identifying the Determinants of Hypertension in Urban Uganda (P3.338)
Conclusions: Primordial interventions at the population and individual levels are needed to address the determinants of hypertension identified in this study. Reducing the prevalence of hypertension will have a major impact on the growing burden of stroke in Uganda and SSA. Study Supported by: NIH Fogarty International CenterDisclosure: Dr. Chin has nothing to disclose. Dr. Twinobuhungiro has nothing to disclose.
Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Chin, J., Twinobuhungiro, A. Tags: Neuroepidemiology: Global Health, Neuro Trauma, and CNS Inflammation Source Type: research

Feasibility study of a targeted self-management intervention for reducing stroke risk factors in a high-risk population in Uganda
Stroke remains a global concern due to increasing lifespan, patterns of industrialization, adoption of harmful western diets, and an increasing prevalence of risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, and diabetes. We investigated an adopted novel self-management intervention, TargetEd mAnageMent Intervention (TEAM) to reduce modifiable stroke risk factors in Uganda.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - January 4, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Mark Kaddumukasa, Jane Nakibuuka, Levicatus Mugenyi, Olivia Namusoke, Bryan Kabaala, Carol Blixen, Elly Katabira, Anthony Furlan, Martha Sajatovic, Doreen Birungi Source Type: research

What ’s in it for me? A process evaluation of the implementation of a mobile phone-supported intervention after stroke in Uganda
The prevalence of stroke in Uganda is increasing. In stroke rehabilitation, information and communication technology has been shown to have potential in improving service delivery in high-income countries but ...
Source: BMC Public Health - May 14, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Minna Teri ö, Gunilla Eriksson, Julius T. Kamwesiga and Susanne Guidetti Tags: Research article Source Type: research

Uganda: Scientists Warn of Rising Stroke Cases
[Monitor] Nsambya Hospital and the Stroke Foundation of Uganda (SFU) say they are overwhelmed by the number of patients seeking assistance and treatment for stroke at their facilities.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 30, 2020 Category: African Health Source Type: news

Prevalence and predictors of post-stroke cognitive impairment among stroke survivors in Uganda
The objective of this study was to determine the frequencies, pa...
Source: BMC Neurology - April 25, 2023 Category: Neurology Authors: Martin N. Kaddumukasa, Mark Kaddumukasa, Elly Katabira, Nelson Sewankambo, Lillian D. Namujju and Larry B. Goldstein Tags: Research Source Type: research

Influence of Dietary Salt Knowledge, Perceptions, and Beliefs on Consumption Choices after Stroke in Uganda
Previous research on Uganda's poststroke population revealed that their level of dietary salt knowledge did not lead to healthier consumption choices.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - August 11, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Martin N. Kaddumukasa, Elly Katabira, Martha Sajatovic, Svetlana Pundik, Mark Kaddumukasa, Larry B. Goldstein Source Type: research

A feasibility study of a mobile phone supported family-centred ADL intervention, F@ce ™, after stroke in Uganda
There is a lack of evidence-based health services to reduce the impact of stroke in low-income countries at a personal, family or community level.
Source: Globalization and Health - August 15, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Julius T. Kamwesiga, Gunilla M. Eriksson, Kerstin Tham, Uno Fors, Ali Ndiwalana, Lena von Koch and Susanne Guidetti Tags: Research Source Type: research

Hydroxyurea to lower TCD velocities and prevent primary stroke: the Uganda NOHARM sickle cell anemia cohort.
Abstract *_. PMID: 31649130 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Haematologica - October 23, 2019 Category: Hematology Authors: Opoka RO, Hume HA, Latham TS, Lane A, Williams O, Tymon J, Nakafeero M, Kasirye P, Ndugwa CM, John CC, Ware RE Tags: Haematologica Source Type: research