Stroke signs knowledge and factors associated with a delayed hospital arrival of patients with acute stroke in Kinshasa

Stroke signs knowledge and factors associated with a delayed hospital arrival of patients with acute stroke in Kinshasa

Background: Rapid recognition and early medical intervention are essential to reduce stroke-related mortality and long-term disability. This study aimed to evaluate awareness of stroke symptoms/signs and determine factors delaying the hospital arrival of patients with acute stroke in Kinshasa. Metho...

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Main Authors: Igor KAZADI KABANDA, Credo KIANGEBENI NGONZO, Christian-Khalifa EMEKA BOWAMOU, Jean-Paul DIVENGI NZAMBI, Nono KIATOKO PONTE, Olivier TUYINAMA MADODA, Aliocha NKODILA NATUHOYILA, Jean-René M’BUYAMBA-KABANGU, Benjamin LONGO-MBENZA, Degani BANZULU BOMBA, Bernard KIANU PHANZU
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-04-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Stroke
Prehospital delay
Signs
Symptoms
Kinshasa
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024043421

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