Prevalence and factors associated with pre-hospital delay among acute stroke patients at Mulago and Kiruddu national referral hospitals, Kampala: a cross-sectional study

Prevalence and factors associated with pre-hospital delay among acute stroke patients at Mulago and Kiruddu national referral hospitals, Kampala: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Despite advancements in acute stroke care, acute stroke patients present late for care resulting in high mortality and poor functional outcomes. This study determined the prevalence of pre-hospital delay and associated factors among adult acute stroke patients in Uganda. Methods...

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Main Authors: Keith Twirire Kakame, Jane Nakibuuka, Nelson Mukiza, Irene Andia-Biraro, Mark Kaddumukasa, Chris Burant, Elly Katabira, Martha Sajatovic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Pre-hospital delay
Stroke
Acute stroke care
Low and middle-income countries
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-023-03413-1

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-023-03413-1

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