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Stroke: A retrospective review of the incidence and epidemiology in a South African academic hospital emergency department
CONCLUSIONS: Stroke is an important healthcare concern for SA. Our study demonstrated a lower mean age of patients presenting with stroke compared with high- and upper middle-income countries, and a higher proportion of haemorrhagic strokes. Several modifiable risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes were identified. Data collection on a regional and national level is important to drive targeted healthcare initiatives.PMID:34949308 | DOI:10.7196/SAMJ.2021.v111i12.15682
Source: South African Medical Journal - December 24, 2021 Category: African Health Authors: S Tribelhorn F Motara C M Lewis Source Type: research
Distribution of symptoms of post-stroke depression in relation to some characteristics of the vulnerable patients in socio-cultural context
Conclusion: Age could be a risk factor for PSD, which was more prevalent in the elderly than young/middle-age adults, female gender, left cerebral lesion, complications, cold case; those living with a spouse, self-employed and unemployed.Keywords: Symptoms of post-stroke depression, modifiable characteristics of the vulnerable patients, African socio-cultural context
Source: African Health Sciences - May 22, 2017 Category: African Health Source Type: research
Ghana: World Stroke Day - Acting Fast to Cut Stroke in Half
[Ghanaian Times] Something interesting happened this morning. After my usual early morning posts about the health benefits of cocoa, a colleague reminded me that today, October 29, is World Stroke Day. The theme for this year's day is "Cut Stroke in Half" by 2030. The campaigns aims to reduce instances of stroke through an integrated prevention strategy.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 30, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Predictors of patient length of stay post stroke rehabilitation
Conclusion: Admission FIM score had an influence on patient outcomes and LOS. Patients with higher admission FIM motor scores may be able to participate in rehabilitation better and thus have shorter LOS. Being able to predict LOS on admission allows facility administrators to manage bed occupancy, human and clinical resources in post stroke rehabilitation.Keywords: Length of stay; predictors; rehabilitation; stroke.
Source: African Health Sciences - July 13, 2023 Category: African Health Authors: Thea Bijl, Witness Mudzi, Nicolette Comley-White Source Type: research
Burden and factors associated with post-stroke depression in East central Nigeria
Conclusion: Age could be a risk factor for PSD, which was more prevalent in the elderly than young/middle-age adults, female gender, left cerebral lesion, complications, cold case; those living with a spouse, self-employed and unemployed.Keywords: Symptoms of post-stroke depression, modifiable characteristics of the vulnerable patients, African socio-cultural context
Source: African Health Sciences - September 17, 2017 Category: African Health Source Type: research
South Africa:Health Commemorates World Stroke Awareness Week - 28 Oct to 3 Nov
[Govt of SA] South Africa commemorates World Stroke Week (28 October - 03 November) to raise awareness about the symptoms of stroke and importance of taking treatment for recovery. The Minister of Health Dr Aaron Motsoaledi urges families and communities to support people suffering from stroke and encourages patients to adhere to treatment and attend rehabilitation sessions in order to recuperate.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - November 1, 2017 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: 100,000 Nigerians Suffer Stroke Yearly - Group
[Premium Times] As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the 2019 World Stroke Day, the Nigerian Stroke Organisation (NSO) says 100,000 stroke cases occur in the country every year.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 30, 2019 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Rwanda: Rwanda Marks Innaugural World Stroke Day
[New Times] On 29 October 2021, for the first time, Rwanda joined the rest of the world to celebrate World Stroke Day through a national organization created by Rwandans who survived the stroke, Stroke Action Rwanda (SAR).
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - November 1, 2021 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: After Stroke, Spouse May Also Need Care
[Daily Trust]If your spouse has a stroke, and the two of you disagree about the rate of recovery, your own health might suffer, a new study finds. The caregiving spouse is at increased risk for emotional distress and depression if the couple has different perceptions of the post-stroke progress, researchers found.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - July 10, 2014 Category: African Health Source Type: news
Nigeria: 16000 New Cases of Stroke Reported in Nigeria Annually
[Vanguard]Mrs Gloria Ekeng, Founder, Stroke Care International, on Wednesday said that Nigeria had over 16000 new stroke cases annually.
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 30, 2014 Category: African Health Source Type: news
