Prevalence of cerebrovascular accident and its associated risk factors among patients admitted into the neurological ward of university of Benin teaching hospital
Yenagoa Medical Journal
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4(2): 1-9, April 2022. Figures, Tables
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ABSTRACT
Stroke is the second leading cause of death, accounting for 11.13 % of total deaths, and the main cause of disability worldwide. Objective:
To determine the prevalence of stroke, its associated risk factors and survival rate among patients admitted to the neurological ward of University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State.Methods:
A retrospective descriptive survey of patients admitted to the neurological ward of University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State from 2015 to 2020. A proforma was used to collect relevant data from medical records. Data was analyzed with IBM SPSS Statistics version 23, using descriptive and inferential statistics at 5% level of significance.Result:
The average prevalence of cerebrovascular accident over the six years under review was 58.9%. Highest (69.3%) prevalence was recorded in 2018. Males (52.9%) were more affected than females and the age range 70-89 years was most affected (47.6%). The commonest comorbidities were hypertension and diabetes mellitus. Survival rate was high during the period under review, it was at the least in 2016 at 67.1% and highest in 2019 at 76%. Multiple logistic regression shows that patients who had CVA at below 30 years old were less likely to survive (OR;0.06 CI 0.000-0.114; p = 0.001). Being married conferred a greater likelihood of surviving a CVA (OR;5.34 CI 1.135 -25.135; p = 0.034) than being unmarried (OR;2.89 CI 2.702-49.673; p = 0.004). Tertiary level of education conferred the greatest likelihood of surviving a CVA (OR;8.00 CI 24.401-1168.674; p = 0.000).Conclusion:
The prevalence of stroke from this study was high. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus were the most common risk factors associated with stroke. In-hospital stroke survival rate was high. The findings from this study can support advocacy for more efficient community-based programs geared towards awareness creation about stroke, its risk factors and prevention.
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Main subject:
Prevalence
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Risk Factors
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Stroke
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Yenagoa Medical Journal
Year:
2022
Type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Science and Technology, Benson Idahosa University, Benin, Edo State, Nigeria/NG
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Department of Nursing Science, School of Basic Medical Science, University of Benin, Edo State, Nigeria/NG
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