Psychosocial aspects of epilepsy in Nigeria: a review
Afr. j. psychiatry rev. (Craighall)
; 13(5): 351-356, 2010. ilus
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Epilepsy is a chronic disorder marked by intermittent; often unpredictable seizures which may be embarrassing and disruptive to the normal activity of daily living. This review was undertaken to provide information / data on the prevalence; seizure types; treatment issues and psychosocial impact of epilepsy in Nigeria.Method:
We searched the PUBMED database with emphasis on studies conducted in Nigeria using a combination of the following words epilepsy; seizure; convulsion; prevalence; epidemiology; psychiatric morbidity; social issues; quality of life; cognition; school performance; treatment issues and Nigeria.Result:
48 relevant studies that met the criteria were reviewed. The point prevalence of epilepsy varies from 5.3 to 37 per 1000 in Nigeria. Most studies showed a predominance of generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Nigerian patients with epilepsy suffer social deprivation and discrimination in education; employment; housing; marital life as well as associated psychiatric morbidity.Conclusion:
Epilepsy; a stigmatizing disorder in Nigeria; has a significant impact on the day to day functioning of those with the condition
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Index:
AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Prevalence
/
Review
/
Epilepsy
/
Nigeria
Type of study:
Prevalence study
/
Risk factors
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
Afr. j. psychiatry rev. (Craighall)
Year:
2010
Type:
Article
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