Determinants of stroke among adult hypertensive patients on follow up in Addis Ababa public hospitals, Ethiopia: A case control study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Stroke is a non-communicable disease that causes sudden global or focal neurological disorders. It is one of the major public causes of morbidity and mortality in low- and middle-income countries, including Ethiopia. Early identification of the determinants and prompt intervention remains critical to reduce morbidity and mortality from stroke.

Objective

The study aimed to identify determinants of stroke among adult hypertensive patients on follow up in Addis Ababa public hospitals, Ethiopia.

Methods

Unmatched case-control study design was conducted among 326(109 cases and 217 controls) study participants in Addis Ababa public hospitals from September 1-30, 2021. The cases were adult hypertensive patients who developed a stroke and the controls were adult hy

SUBMITTER: Teshome F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11371249 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature