Community voices: Exploring beliefs, attitudes, practices and recommendations for improving stroke prevention and stroke care in rural and urban communities in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Globally, stroke is a leading cause of mortality with higher incidence in low- and middle-income countries. However, stroke beliefs and knowledge among community partners are essential considerations for tailoring of interventions in West Africa.

Purpose

To describe differences in beliefs, attitudes, and practices related to stroke risks, prevention, and care delivery from alternative/complementary providers/healers, orthodox/modern medicine/health care providers, community members and leaders in Nigeria.

Methods

Six focus groups with community members and leaders (n = 57) and key informant interviews with health providers (n = 24) from alternative/complementary and orthodox/modern medicine providers were conducted to qualitatively explore beliefs, attitu

SUBMITTER: Uvere EO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12863480 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature