Health promotion needs of stroke patients accessing community health centres in the metropole region of the Western Cape.

by Biggs, Debbie Lynn

Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in most societies. Individuals with physical disabilities are at risk of secondary complications due to the impact of the disability, which may be exacerbated by poor lifestyle choices. Although disabled persons desire to engage in wellnessenhancing activities, limited programmes based on their health promotion needs&rsquo