Community Perceptions of Barriers to Stroke Recovery and Prevention in Greater Kampala, Uganda: Implications for Policy and Practice

• Published in: International journal of healthcare Vol. 3; no. 2; p. 8
• Main Authors: Blixen, Carol, Nakibuuka, Jane, Kaddumukasa, Mark, Nalubwama, Haddy, Amollo, Mathew, Katabira, Elly, Sajatovic, Martha
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.11.2017
• Subjects: Uganda; barriers; recovery; stroke; prevention; burden

Stroke risk and stroke burden are increasing in Sub Saharan Africa. Qualitative analysis was used to assess perceived barriers to stroke recovery and prevention in an urban/suburban Ugandan population in order to refine and implement a promising nurse and peer-led self-management intervention previo...