Struck by stroke - experiences of living with stroke in a rural area in Uganda

Struck by stroke - experiences of living with stroke in a rural area in Uganda

Abstract Background The global burden of stroke is increasing and persons with low socioeconomic status are among those worst affected. In Uganda, stroke is estimated to be the sixth highest ranking cause of death. The Ugandan healthcare system is reported to be inequitable, where poorer populations...

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Main Authors: Linda Timm, Julius Kamwesiga, Sulaiman Kigozi, Charlotte Ytterberg, Gunilla Eriksson, Susanne Guidetti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Non-communicable diseases
Activities of Daily Living
Rehabilitation
Occupational therapy
Africa
Rural
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-15832-3

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