Stroke Severity and Health-Related Quality of Life among Stroke Survivors at a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorAMEEN, Hafsat Abolore
dc.contributor.authorASAFA, Saheed Adeleye
dc.contributor.authorOLADIJI, Femi
dc.contributor.authorYUSUF, Kudirat Omolabake
dc.contributor.authorALATISHE-MUHAMMAD , Bilqis Wuraola
dc.contributor.authorAkeem,Bolarinwa Oladimeji
dc.contributor.authorMUSA, Omotosho Ibraheem
dc.date.accessioned2025-04-17T08:43:32Z
dc.date.available2025-04-17T08:43:32Z
dc.date.issued2025-03
dc.description.abstractBackground: Stroke is a major cause of disability worldwide, significantly affecting health-related quality of life (HRQoL), particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Despite increasing survival rates, limited research exists on the relationship between stroke severity and HRQoL in Nigeria. This study examines the association between stroke severity and HRQoL among stroke survivors at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Nigeria.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted between January and November 2023 among 252 stroke survivors attending neurology and physiotherapy clinics at UITH. Stroke severity was assessed using the Stroke Levity Scale (SLS) and Modified Rankin Scale (mRS), while HRQoL was measured using the HRQOLISP-40 questionnaire. Socio-demographic and clinical characteristics were recorded. SPSS version 23.0 was used for data analysis, including descriptive statistics, Spearman’s correlation, regression analysis, and ANOVA. A p-value <0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The mean age of participants was 61.1 ± 15.4 years, with 61.9% being male. Stroke severity was significantly associated with lower HRQoL, particularly in the physical (p=0.001), psycho-emotional (p=0.003), cognitive (p=0.005), and eco-social (p=0.012) domains. The spiritual domain was unaffected (p=0.345). Socio-demographic factors such as return to work (p=0.009), source of income (p=0.012), and physiotherapy costs (p=0.017) significantly influenced HRQoL. Conclusion: Stroke severity has a profound impact on HRQoL, underscoring the need for comprehensive rehabilitation, financial assistance, and psychosocial support to improve stroke survivors' quality of life.
dc.identifier.urihttps://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/15084
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherZagazig University Medical Journal
dc.relation.ispartofseriesVol,31(3); 1299-1310
dc.subjectStroke
dc.subjectHealth-Related Quality of Life
dc.subjectRehabilitation
dc.subjectStroke Severity
dc.subjectSocio-economic Factors.
dc.titleStroke Severity and Health-Related Quality of Life among Stroke Survivors at a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria
dc.typeArticle

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