| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5503209 | Journal of the Neurological Sciences | 2017 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
Four out of five stroke survivors in this Ghanaian cohort reported experiencing some form of stigma. Stigmatized individuals were also more likely to be depressed and have lower levels of quality of life. Further studies are required to assess the consequences of stigma from stroke in LMIC.
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Authors
Fred Stephen Sarfo, Michelle Nichols, Suparna Qanungo, Abeba Teklehaimanot, Arti Singh, Nathaniel Mensah, Raelle Saulson, Mulugeta Gebregziabher, Uvere Ezinne, Mayowa Owolabi, Carolyn Jenkins, Bruce Ovbiagele,