Knowledge, attitudes and practices related to stroke in Ghana and Nigeria: A SIREN call to action
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0206548
Abstract: Introduction Stroke is a prominent cause of death, disability, and dementia in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The Stroke Investigative Research and Education Network works collaboratively with stroke survivors and individuals serving as community controls to comprehensively… read more here.
Keywords: practices related; attitudes practices; ghana nigeria; community ... See more keywords
Biological sample donation and informed consent for neurobiobanking: Evidence from a community survey in Ghana and Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0267705
Abstract: Introduction Genomic research and neurobiobanking are expanding globally. Empirical evidence on the level of awareness and willingness to donate/share biological samples towards the expansion of neurobiobanking in sub-Saharan Africa is lacking. Aims To ascertain the… read more here.
Keywords: informed consent; sample; ghana nigeria; community ... See more keywords
Prevalence and determinants of depression among patients with hypertension: A cross-sectional comparison study in Ghana and Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_351_18
Abstract: Background: Despite evidence linking depression to poor blood pressure (BP) control and increased hypertension-related morbidity and mortality, there is paucity of data about depression among patients with hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa. We assessed factors associated… read more here.
Keywords: depression; depression among; ghana nigeria; among patients ... See more keywords