Publications by authors named "Isaac Kisiang'ani"
Psychotic symptoms are of increasing interest in mental health due to their predictive value for future psychotic disorders. While these symptoms are prevalent in the general population, their occurrence varies globally. This study aimed to explore the prevalence and factors associated with psychotic symptoms among individuals identified as substance-naïve and recent abstainers without a history of psychosis.
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- Cardiovascular diseases, particularly stroke, significantly impact morbidity and mortality rates in Kenya, necessitating better epidemiological data for informed health decisions.
- The study involved a cohort of 691 stroke patients across two hospitals, showing ischaemic strokes as the most common type, predominantly affecting women, with major risk factors including hypertension, smoking, and diabetes.
- This research is the first step in establishing a national stroke registry in Kenya, highlighting its potential to influence public policy and health measures while revealing unexpected trends in gender impact and smoking rates among stroke patients.