Stroke in young adults: Portuguese rehabilitation perspective

Henriques, Moisés; Henriques, J.; Jacinto, Jorge

doi:10.1016/j.rehab.2014.03.054

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“…It is the principal cause of adult disability and the third foremost cause of death in most of the developed countries in the world ( 1 – 3 ). Sub-Saharan Africa is currently recording a rapid rise in the incidence of stroke in young adults who are been affected mainly in their reproductive years ( 4 – 8 ) as a result of epidemiologic and demographic transition and rising cardiovascular risk profile resulting from nutritional and lifestyle changes ( 9 – 14 ). Specific studies have not been conducted in Ghana to ascertain whether or not young stroke is on the increase, but health professional have noted a high among younger age groups of adults less than 45 years; forming greater than 30% of strokes seen and at a higher mortality rate ( 15 ).…”

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Why Me?: A Qualitative Study on the Experiences of Young Stroke Survivors in the Accra Metropolis of Ghana, West Africa

Opoku¹,

Eliason

Akpalu

2020

Journal of Patient Experience

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Young stroke survivors are affected gravely when diagnosed with stroke between the ages of 18 to 45 years. The psychological and social effects of young stroke require stringent coping factors geared toward recovery and regeneration of self. A qualitative exploratory design was used to explore coping experiences and purposive sampling technique was employed to recruit 10 participants. Data were collected using tape recorded interviews which lasted between 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes and guided by a semistructured interview guide which was informed by the research objectives and literature review. Thematic content analysis was used to analyze the transcribed data and 6 themes namely: psychological disruption, disruption to social identity, spiritual practices and beliefs, self-determination, support, and herbal medicine were derived. These themes gave insight into how these young stroke victims experienced and coped with physical signs and symptoms which negatively impacted their activities of daily living and resulted in social isolation, fear, anxiety, depression, guilt, and suicidal ideations. Provision of continuity of care for young adults living with stroke is highly recommended.

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