African Control of Hypertension through Innovative Epidemiology and a Vibrant Ecosystem (ACHIEVE): novel strategies for accelerating hypertension control in Africa
Hypertension is a leading preventable and controllable risk factor for cardiovascular and
cerebrovascular diseases and the leading preventable risk for death globally. With a …
cerebrovascular diseases and the leading preventable risk for death globally. With a …
Effect of an educational intervention for primary stroke risk reduction in Ghana and Nigeria: pilot randomized controlled trial
Background: Using tailored mobile health interventions to improve global vascular risk
awareness and control is yet to be investigated for primary stroke prevention in Africa …
awareness and control is yet to be investigated for primary stroke prevention in Africa …
Stroke risk prediction models: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Background Prediction algorithms/models are viable methods for identifying individuals at
high risk of stroke across diverse populations for timely intervention. However, evidence …
high risk of stroke across diverse populations for timely intervention. However, evidence …
Advances in Primordial, Primary, and Secondary Prevention of Stroke in Diverse Populations
The Mediterranean diet has been shown to reduce cardiovascular outcomes (CVOs). 15
From the SIREN study, 11 daily consumption of green leafy vegetables was found to be …
From the SIREN study, 11 daily consumption of green leafy vegetables was found to be …
[HTML][HTML] Population-based stroke risk profile from a West-African community
IU Onwuakagba, EC Okoye, FC Kanu, CM Kalu… - Eneurologicalsci, 2023 - Elsevier
Objectives To determine the stroke risk profile of dwellers of Nnewi community in Nigeria.
Methods This was a cross-sectional survey involving consecutively recruited community …
Methods This was a cross-sectional survey involving consecutively recruited community …
Comparison of performances of SIREN or MFSRS in stroke risk prediction in an African environment
IU Onwuakagba, EC Okoye, FC Kanu, CM Kalu… - BMC Public Health, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background The Modified Framingham Stroke Risk Score (MFSRS) is a widely
utilized stroke risk assessment algorithm usually applied in international comparison. The …
utilized stroke risk assessment algorithm usually applied in international comparison. The …
Risk Assessment Score and Chi-Square Automatic Interaction Detection Algorithm for Hypertension Among Africans: Models From the SIREN Study
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to develop a risk-scoring model for hypertension among
Africans. METHODS: In this study, 4413 stroke-free controls were used to develop the risk …
Africans. METHODS: In this study, 4413 stroke-free controls were used to develop the risk …
Knowledge and perspectives of community members on risk assessment for stroke prevention using mobile health approaches in Nigeria
Objectives To assess the knowledge of community dwelling adults on stroke risk and their
willingness to use mobile health (mHealth) technology in assessing their stroke risk …
willingness to use mobile health (mHealth) technology in assessing their stroke risk …
Evaluating an Innovative Technology-based Intervention in Reducing Predictive Stroke Risk and Raising Awareness among Stroke-Free Hypertensive Patients
S Nesnawy, EH Khalil, SI Sayed… - Menoufia Nursing …, 2023 - journals.ekb.eg
Background: Early stroke risk reduction in hypertensive patients is crucial, with artificial
intelligence (AI) providing accurate risk identification. Leveraging digital technology for risk …
intelligence (AI) providing accurate risk identification. Leveraging digital technology for risk …