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ArticleBMC public health2024

Stroke survivors' perceptions of living with disability in urban Ghana- a qualitative study.

Petter Persson, Anna Hughton, Sibylle Herzig van Wees

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Petter PerssonDepartment of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Dag Hammarskjölds väg 14B, Uppsala, Sweden. petter.persson@gu.se.
Anna HughtonDepartment of Physiotherapy, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences College of Health Sciences, , University of Ghana Part-Time Lecture And Accra Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic, Clinic Director/Physiotherapist, Accra, Ghana.
Sibylle Herzig van WeesDepartment of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Dag Hammarskjölds väg 14B, Uppsala, Sweden.

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Abstract

backgroundStroke prevalence is one of the most pressing issues in many sub-Saharan African countries. Stroke survivors often face disabilities, mental health problems, and experience stigma. Research on post-stroke experiences and interventions is limited, particularly in low and middle-income countries, including Ghana. This study aims to contribute to this gap by investigating experiences of everyday life following a stroke in urban Ghana.

methodA qualitative in-depth study involving 14 interviews with stroke survivors who attended physiotherapy at Accra Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic. Qualitative analysis was conducted to analyse the data.

resultsData analysis generated four themes; [1] Mobility limitations; [2] Psychosocial burden [3] Employment Limitations [4] Financial burden.

conclusionStroke survivors with disabilities perceive themselves as non-functional members of society, which limits their options for a normal life and undermines their well-being. A more in-depth understanding of these issues can contribute to strategies, interventions, and policies that address these problems.

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Persons with DisabilitiesQualitative ResearchStrokeSurvivorsAdultAgedCost of IllnessFemaleGhanaHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedMobility LimitationUrban PopulationDisabilityEveryday lifeGhanaStrokeWellbeing

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