Table 3 Clinical characteristics of study participants
Frequency n = 143 | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
Past medical history | ||
History of stroke or TIA | ||
Yes | 28 | 19.6 |
No | 115 | 80.4 |
Family member or acquaintance with history of stroke or TIA | ||
Yes | 20 | 14 |
No | 123 | 86 |
History of Hypertension | ||
Yes | 97 | 67.8 |
No | 46 | 32.2 |
History of Diabetes Mellitus | ||
Yes | 31 | 21.7 |
No | 112 | 79.3 |
History of HIV | ||
Yes | 19 | 13.3 |
Was attending a chronic care clinic | ||
Yes | 64 | 44.8 |
No | 79 | 55.2 |
Reported current tobacco use (smoking) | ||
Yes | 12 | 8.4 |
No | 131 | 91.6 |
Reported regular intake of alcohol | ||
Yes | 40 | 28 |
No | 103 | 72 |
Clinical status at admission to tertiary facility | ||
Stroke subtype | ||
Ischemic stroke | 94 | 65.7 |
Haemorrhagic stroke | 49 | 34.3 |
Glasgow coma scale score at admission | ||
GCS 9–15 | 110 | 76.9 |
GCS ≤ 8 | 33 | 23.1 |
Motor aphasia | ||
Yes | 99 | 69.2 |
No | 44 | 30.8 |
Asymmetrical facial weakness | ||
Yes | 104 | 72.7 |
No | 39 | 27.3 |
Asymmetrical arm weakness | ||
Yes | 129 | 90.2 |
No | 14 | 9.8 |
Asymmetrical leg weakness | ||
Yes | 128 | 89.5 |
No | 15 | 10.5 |