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ReviewStroke research and treatment2025

Stroke in Ghana: A Situational Analysis.

Samuel Darkwah, Aaron Awere-Duodu, Bismark Opoku-Asare, Eric S Donkor

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Review in Stroke research and treatment, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Samuel DarkwahDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0868-1798
Aaron Awere-DuoduDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6946-4423
Bismark Opoku-AsareDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0829-4001
Eric S DonkorDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School, Accra, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5179-546X

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Stroke ranks among the Top 3 leading causes of death and disability in Ghana. This review examines the current state of stroke in the country, focusing on recent developments and challenges in stroke care and rehabilitation. Historical and contemporary research indicates a rising prevalence of stroke-related morbidity and mortality, accompanied by a gradual shift from hemorrhagic to ischemic stroke, attributed mainly to the increasing adoption of Western lifestyles. Significant challenges to effective stroke care and rehabilitation exist, suggesting a potential worsening of the situation if these challenges are not addressed. With stroke morbidity and mortality expected to increase in the coming decades, there is an urgent need for substantial investments in stroke care, particularly in training healthcare professionals and providing adequate facilities and resources. Additionally, a comprehensive review of government health policies and stakeholder initiatives is necessary to enhance the quality of stroke care and mitigate the growing burden of stroke in Ghana.

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comorbiditiescomplicationsrehabilitationstroke

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PMID41048824
PMCPMC12496150

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