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Survey reveals widespread gaps in essential stroke services across Africa despite secondary prevention availability.
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BACKGROUND: Over the past few years, the incidence and prevalence of stroke has been rising in most African countries and has been reported as one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. To study this problem, we need to realize the quality and availability of stroke care services as a priori to improve them. METHODS AND RESULTS: In this study, we investigated the availability of different stroke-related services in 17 countries from different African regions. An online survey was conducted and fulfilled by stroke specialists and included primary prevention, acute management, diagnostic tools, medications, postdischarge services, and stroke registries. The results showed that although medications for secondary prevention are available, yet many other services are lacking in various countries. CONCLUSION: This study displays the deficient aspects of stroke services in African countries as a preliminary step toward active corrective procedures for the improvement of stroke-related health services.
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Roushdy et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Stroke. Online survey of stroke-related services was evaluated on Availability of stroke-related services (primary prevention, acute management, diagnostic tools, medications, postdischarge services, and stroke registries). An online survey across 17 African countries showed that while secondary prevention medications are available, many other essential stroke-related services are lacking.
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