The magnitude of unmet supportive care needs among adult stroke survivors receiving routine follow-up services Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2020 (n=422)
| Longer-term unmet supportive care needs questions | Patient response | |
| Yes | No | |
| Frequency (%) | Frequency (%) | |
| Need information about stroke | 416 (98.6) | 6 (1.4) |
| Need blood pressure checkups frequently | 273 (64.7) | 149 (35.3) |
| Need help managing pain | 192 (45.5) | 230 (54.5) |
| Worsening movement disorders | 180 (43) | 239 (57) |
| Afraid of falling again | 297 (70.4) | 125 (29.6) |
| Need adaptations/aids inside home | 224 (53.1) | 198 (46.9) |
| Need adaptations outside home | 212 (50.2) | 210 (49.8) |
| Need advice about driving again | 110 (26.1) | 312 (73.9) |
| Need advice on travelling on public transportation | 340 (80.6) | 82 (19.4) |
| Need help in completing chores | 231 (54.7) | 191 (45.3) |
| Need to move to another home | 250 (59.2) | 172 (40.8) |
| Need advice about improving diet | 335 (79.4) | 87 (20.6) |
| Need advice about financial management | 244 (57.8) | 178 (42.2) |
| Need help to apply for benefits | 302 (71.6) | 120 (28.4) |
| Need advice on employment after stroke | 306 (72.5) | 116 (27.5) |
| Need help to take a bath and cut my nails | 180 (42.7) | 242 (57.3) |
| Need help with my bladder and bowel activities | 142 (33.6) | 280 (66.4) |
| Need advice about my physical relationship | 208 (49.3) | 214 (50.7) |
| Need help about concentration and mood | 306 (72.5) | 116 (27.5) |
| Need help on how to avoid my angry or worry | 316 (74.9) | 106 (25.1) |
| Need advice on how to occupy my day better | 314 (74.4) | 108 (25.6) |
| Need help with catering during holidays | 223 (52.8) | 199 (47.2) |