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Jain S, Panda S, Garg M. Sociodemographic determinants of epilepsy and treatment-seeking behavior among patients with epilepsy - A hospital-based study from western India. Epilepsy Behav 2023; 145:109340. [PMID: 37422936 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109340] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/22/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Epilepsy ranks among the major noncommunicable diseases that confer significant morbidity and mortality. A lack of knowledge about epilepsy, coupled with negative attitude and false practices, has been shown to be influenced by sociodemographic parameters and in turn impacts healthcare-seeking behavior. METHODS An observational single-center study was conducted at a tertiary care center in western India. Data on sociodemographic parameters, clinical and healthcare-seeking patterns were recorded from all patients above 18 years with a diagnosis of epilepsy. A pre-validated questionnaire was then administered to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices related to epilepsy. Data collected were evaluated. RESULTS A total of 320 patients with epilepsy were recruited for the study. Majority of the study subjects were young Hindu males from urban and semi-urban areas. Idiopathic generalized epilepsy was the most common diagnosis with significant number of patients showing poor seizure control. The knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) responses showed serious gaps in various aspects. Prevalent misconceptions were that epilepsy is a mental problem (40%), is a hereditary disorder (24.1%), is contagious (13.4%), and is a result of previous life sin (38.8%). With respect to discrimination in epilepsy using KAP questionnaire, most of the respondents (>80%) did not object to sitting or playing with a child with epilepsy. A significant proportion of patients (78.8%) feared from the side effects of long-term antiepileptic drug treatment. Almost one-third persons (31.6%) did not know the correct response in terms of first aid measures. The mean KAP score was 14.33 (±3.017 SD), significantly higher in better educated people from urban areas (p < 0.001 for both). Healthcare-seeking behavior with preference for early allopathic care had a positive correlation with various sociodemographic characteristics as well as with higher mean KAP scores. CONCLUSION Despite improved literacy and urbanization, knowledge regarding epilepsy still remains poor with wide prevalence of traditional wisdom and practices. Though better education, employment, and awareness may partially overcome the impediments resulting in delay in seeking early appropriate healthcare after first seizure, the issue is more complex and multifactorial, and a multipronged approach is need of the hour.
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- Saksham Jain
- Departments of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
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- Departments of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
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- Departments of Neurosurgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India.
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Iyer DRS, Pharm DAAS, Jaranraj N, Govindaraj U, Dhandapani M. Knowledge gap exists among caregivers of adults compared to caregivers of children with epilepsy: a comparative analysis from a low resource setting. Epilepsy Behav Rep 2022; 18:100528. [PMID: 35243290 PMCID: PMC8881362 DOI: 10.1016/j.ebr.2022.100528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Revised: 01/30/2022] [Accepted: 02/05/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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We compared knowledge, attitude, behavior, belief and seizure recognition among CG-A and CG-C. Overall performance of caregivers of adults and children in tested domains was good. Knowledge-behavior, knowledge-faith and knowledge-seizure recognition gaps existed in CG-A. Lack of formal education in CG-A lead to inadequate factual knowledge and the knowledge gaps. CG-A need focused education to improve seizure recognition and response and dispel epilepsy myths.
Caregivers of adults (CG-A) and caregivers of children (CG-C) may differ in their knowledge, attitude and behavior and hence their education requirements during epilepsy counseling could vary. This study compares the current knowledge, attitudes, behavior during a seizure, presence of myths surrounding epilepsy and ability to recognize seizures among a sample of CG-A and CG-C. Caregivers of children and adult patients with minimum 6 months history of epilepsy were enrolled. Information was collected using a questionnaire about clinical and demographic details and five domains (KAP-plus); knowledge, attitude, behavior, presence of myths and a video data for identification of focal impaired awareness seizures (FIAS) and generalized tonic-clonic seizures (GTCS). There were 132 CG-A and 127 CG-C. CG-C were younger and better educated compared to CG-A (formal education of 64.6% vs 44.7% p = 0.001). CG-A and CG-C were comparable in the knowledge and attitude domains. CG-A scored less than CG-C in the domains of behavior (15.5 vs 16.8 p = <0.001), myths (15.4 vs 16.2 p = 0.002), video recognition of FIAS and GTCS (0.7 vs 0.94 p = 0.001) and KAP-plus score (22.9 vs 24.6 p = 0.017). The knowledge-behavior or knowing-doing gap, knowledge-faith gap and knowledge-recognition gaps existed more among CG-A compared to CG-C. Focused education strategies are required to bridge the gap among CG-A.
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'To reveal or to conceal'- Disclosure strategies in parents of children with epilepsy in India. Seizure 2021; 91:507-512. [PMID: 34371247 DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2021.07.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2021] [Revised: 07/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Disclosure of epilepsy is a relevant but under-researched topic in epilepsy research. This study was done to assess the disclosure strategies in parents of CWE in a developing country with conservative culture. The study also assessed the influence of demographic factors and seizure characteristics on the choice of disclosure. Enablers and barriers behind disclosure and the consequences after disclosure were evaluated. METHODS A cross-sectional analytical, self-report survey was done in 284 parents of CWE with the help of a semi-structured questionnaire over a 7-month period in the paediatric epilepsy clinic. Disclosure was considered present if epilepsy was revealed to two or more of the five target groups (extended family, school, friends, neighbours, and peers of children). Separate set of questions was given for reasons behind their choice and consequences after disclosure. For continuous variables, unpaired T test or Mann - Whitney U test between group and for categorized variables, Pearson's Chi square test or Fisher's exact test was used. RESULTS 92.96 % of 284 subjects disclosed their child's epilepsy while 7.04% concealed. Demographic factors and seizure characteristics did not influence the disclosure choice. Most parents revealed to the extended family followed by teachers. Type of seizure was the commonest information revealed. The main reason behind disclosure was better acceptance of the child followed by safety while main barrier was considering epilepsy as private grief. 92.8% felt their children were better accepted after disclosure. CONCLUSION Disclosure practices have improved in parents of CWE in India and well-being and safety of the child has overridden the fear of stigma and discrimination. This could be the first major step to bring epilepsy out of the shadows at national and global levels.
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Sharma DB, Gupta V, Saxena K, Shah UM, Singh US. Role of Faith healers: A barrier or a support system to medical care- a cross sectional study. J Family Med Prim Care 2020; 9:4298-4304. [PMID: 33110849 PMCID: PMC7586541 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_868_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2020] [Revised: 06/14/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Faith healing is a method of treating illnesses through the exercise of faith rather than medical methods. The current study was done with the objective to find out demographic variables of faith healers, various conditions for which the people approach them, various practices and processes used and to look for scope of integrated approach to healthcare with faith healers. SETTINGS AND DESIGN RHTC village was a sub center village of PHC Morad. Hence, for the study, all the villages which comes under PHC Morad were selected. The design of the study was a cross-sectional study. METHODS AND MATERIAL The study was a cross sectional study where faith healers were interviewed based on a semi structured questionnaire comprising of both close and open-ended questions. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED Absolute numbers. RESULTS Different reasons for which the persons usually came for ranged from supernatural possession, unemployment, family problems etc., and various different processes were used by these healers to solve the problems included giving charms and amulets, personal sacrifices like "baddha" (Nischay/praan) and many others. CONCLUSION The study concludes that faith healers in many conditions and situations became the first point of contact as the faith of the community in these faith healers is deeply rooted.
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- Deepak B. Sharma
- Department of Community Medicine, Pramukhswami Medical College, Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, ESIC Medical College, Faridabad, Haryana, India
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- Medical Activity Manager, NGO-Doctors Without Borders, Delhi, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Pramukhswami Medical College, Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, Pramukhswami Medical College, Karamsad, Anand, Gujarat, India
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Molla A, Mekuriaw B, Habtamu E, Mareg M. Treatment-Seeking Behavior Towards Epilepsy Among Rural Residents in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study. Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2020; 16:433-439. [PMID: 32103963 PMCID: PMC7025683 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s240542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Even though a large number of patients live with epilepsy, few of them receive effective treatment. Most people with epilepsy, particularly those from rural communities, do not seek medical care as they are convinced that solutions lie only with traditional healers (traditional leaders, prophets and community elders). Therefore, studying treatment-seeking behavior regarding this major neurological problem would provide additional knowledge and help to identify a gap which needs to be addressed when tackling related problems. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS This rural community-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Gedeo zone, Ethiopia, among 755 participants. Data were collected using face-to-face interview-based questionnaires. Collected data were entered into EpiData version 3.01 and analyzed using SPSS version 20. Bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify associated factors. The strengths of associations were presented as adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS The prevalence of poor treatment-seeking behavior was 54.6% (95% CI 51.4, 58.2). Poor knowledge (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]=3.21, 95% CI 2.14, 4.81), poor social support (AOR=2.48, 95% CI 1.12, 5.53), unfavorable attitude (AOR=1.84, 95% CI 1.34, 2.54) and having no history of experiencing others' seizures (AOR=2.17, 95% CI 1.47, 3.2) were variables strongly associated with poor help-seeking behavior towards epilepsy. CONCLUSION The study showed that more than half of the participants had poor treatment-seeking behavior towards epilepsy. This indicates the need to implement measures to raise community awareness regarding treatment options for epilepsy.
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- Alemayehu Molla
- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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- Departments of Reproductive Health, College of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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Younis MS, Lafta RK, Dhiaa S. Faith healers are taking over the role of psychiatrists in Iraq. Qatar Med J 2019; 2019:13. [PMID: 31819859 PMCID: PMC6883745 DOI: 10.5339/qmj.2019.13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2019] [Accepted: 07/28/2019] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Background: Due to lack of education and awareness, faith healing has become a popular way of treating psychiatric patients. Objective: To ascertain the role of faith healers in the treatment of psychiatric illnesses by exploring the percentage of patients attending those healers. Methods: A semi-structured questionnaire was applied through a direct face-to-face interview with the patients and their companions; it inquired whether the patient has ever visited faith healers, the method of treatment the patients were subjected to, and their opinion about the benefit they got regarding improvement in their condition. Results: Among the total 482 cases; 279 (57%) reported going to faith healers (FHs) at any time before, during, or after a psychiatric consultation. Of those, 84.6% reported visiting FHs less than 10 times, while 15.4% went 10 times or more; 36.9% still believe that the treatment of FHs is accepted or even good (21.5%), while 30.9% realized that it is useless, and 10.7% think it is bad. No association was found between going to FHs and patient age or gender, while there was a significant association with marital status (p < 0.02) and with education (p < 0.001). Patients with schizophrenia/psychosis or bipolar disorders visited FHs significantly more often than those with other diagnoses. Conclusion: Faith healing is prevalent in Iraq and FHs may overwhelm the role of psychiatrists in treating mental illnesses. Sincere efforts are needed to help build public awareness and to improve accessibility and utilization of mental health services for this vulnerable group.
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- Maha S Younis
- College of Medicine, Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Mustansiriya University; Global Health Department, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
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- College of Medical & Health Technologies, Baghdad, Iraq
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Singh S, Mishra VN, Rai A, Singh R, Chaurasia RN. Myths and Superstition about Epilepsy: A Study from North India. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2019; 9:359-362. [PMID: 30069092 PMCID: PMC6050780 DOI: 10.4103/jnrp.jnrp_63_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background: Epilepsy is a treatable chronic neurological disorder which is often linked to supernatural activities, due to lack of knowledge and awareness among the common people. The beliefs that outbreak of epilepsy as an unnatural or supernatural activities can be most frequently seen in rural population. One cannot say that the perception of urban populace is different from that of rural populace, but yes, they do differ at some extent. Objective: Knowledge, superstition, and myth toward epilepsy in North India. Methods: This is a questionnaire-based study (12 questions) conducted in neurology outpatient department of Banaras Hindu University, visited by more than hundreds of people from different province of northern India. This survey was also conducted in nearby areas of holy city Varanasi. People belonging to different socioeconomic background and educational level were surveyed to know their view regarding epilepsy. Results: In this survey conducted by our team, we came to the truth that urban population do consider epilepsy as an unnatural phenomenon and adopted different treatment tactics as given in this article. Conclusion: There is the urgent need of creating awareness among the common people through different means such as newspaper, television, organizing health camps, and training local health practitioners for epilepsy management.
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- Smriti Singh
- Department of Neurology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Social Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Singh G, Sharma S, Bansal RK, Setia RK, Sharma S, Bansal N, Chowdhury A, Goraya JS, Chatterjee S, Kaur S, Kaur M, Kalra S, Sander JW. A home-based, primary-care model for epilepsy care in India: Basis and design. Epilepsia Open 2019; 4:264-274. [PMID: 31168493 PMCID: PMC6546011 DOI: 10.1002/epi4.12311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2018] [Accepted: 01/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES A cluster-randomized trial of home-based care using primary-care resources for people with epilepsy has been set up to optimize epilepsy care in resource-limited communities in low- and middle-income countries. The primary aim is to determine whether treatment adherence to antiepileptic drugs is better with home-based care or with routine clinic-based care. The secondary aims are to compare the effects of the two care pathways on seizure control and quality of life. METHODS The home-based intervention comprises epilepsy medication provision, adherence reinforcement, and epilepsy self-management and stigma management guidance provided by an auxiliary nurse-midwife equivalent. The experimental group will be compared to a routine clinic-based care group using a cluster-randomized design in which the unit of analysis is a cluster of 10 people with epilepsy residing in an area cared for by a single accredited government grass-roots health care worker. The primary outcome is treatment adherence as measured by monthly tablet counts supplemented by two self-completed questionnaires. The secondary outcomes include monthly seizure frequency, time to first seizure (in days) after enrollment, proportion of patients experiencing seizure freedom for the duration of the study, and quality of life measured by the "Personal Impact of Epilepsy Scale," all assessed by an independent study nurse. RESULTS The screening phase and neurologic evaluations and randomizations have been recently completed and follow-up is underway. SIGNIFICANCE The results of the trial are likely to have substantial bearing on the development of governmental policies and strategies to provide coverage and care for patients with epilepsy in resource-limited countries.
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- Gagandeep Singh
- Department of NeurologyDayanand Medical CollegeLudhianaIndia
- The Research & Development UnitDayanand Medical CollegeLudhianaIndia
- NIHR University College London Hospitals Biomedical Research CentreUCL Queen Square Institute of NeurologyLondonUK
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- The Research & Development UnitDayanand Medical CollegeLudhianaIndia
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- Department of Social & Preventive MedicineDayanand Medical CollegeLudhianaIndia
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- The Research & Development UnitDayanand Medical CollegeLudhianaIndia
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- Department of Social & Preventive MedicineDayanand Medical CollegeLudhianaIndia
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- The Research & Development UnitDayanand Medical CollegeLudhianaIndia
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- The Research & Development UnitDayanand Medical CollegeLudhianaIndia
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- College of NursingDayanand Medical CollegeLudhianaIndia
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- NIHR University College London Hospitals Biomedical Research CentreUCL Queen Square Institute of NeurologyLondonUK
- Chalfont Centre for EpilepsyChalfont St PeterUK
- Stichting Epilepsie Instellingen Nederland (SEIN)HeemstedeThe Netherlands
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Farrukh MJ, Makmor-Bakry M, Hatah E, Tan HJ. Use of complementary and alternative medicine and adherence to antiepileptic drug therapy among epilepsy patients: a systematic review. Patient Prefer Adherence 2018; 12:2111-2121. [PMID: 30349205 PMCID: PMC6188960 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s179031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To identify the use pattern of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) and its impact on antiepileptic drug (AED) adherence among patients with epilepsy. METHOD Potential studies were identified through a systematic search of Scopus, Science Direct, Google Scholar, and PubMed. The keywords used to identify relevant articles were "adherence," "AED," "epilepsy," "non-adherence," and "complementary and alternative medicine." An article was included in the review if the study met the following criteria: 1) conducted in epilepsy patients, 2) conducted in patients aged 18 years and above, 3) conducted in patients prescribed AEDs, and 4) patients' adherence to AEDs. RESULTS A total of 3,330 studies were identified and 30 were included in the final analysis. The review found that the AED non-adherence rate reported in the studies was between 25% and 66%. The percentage of CAM use was found to be between 7.5% and 73.3%. The most common reason for inadequate AED therapy and higher dependence on CAM was the patients' belief that epilepsy had a spiritual or psychological cause, rather than primarily being a disease of the brain. Other factors for AED non-adherence were forgetfulness, specific beliefs about medications, depression, uncontrolled recent seizures, and frequent medication dosage. CONCLUSION The review found a high prevalence of CAM use and non-adherence to AEDs among epilepsy patients. However, a limited number of studies have investigated the association between CAM usage and AED adherence. Future studies may wish to explore the influence of CAM use on AED medication adherence.
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,
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- Faculty of Medicine, Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (PPUKM), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Mollaoğlu M, Mollaoğlu M, Durna Z. Validity and Reliability of the Quality of Life in Epilepsy Inventory (QOLIE-10) For Turkey. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 54:239-243. [PMID: 29033636 DOI: 10.5152/npa.2016.13809] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2016] [Accepted: 02/27/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to test as a shortened form of the health-related quality of life for patients with epilepsy inventory (QOLIE). METHODS A study of 148 adult epileptic patients admitted to the Neurology Outpatient Clinic at Cumhuriyet University Hospital in Sivas was used to derive a brief screening tool from a longer instrument (QOLIE-31). RESULTS The 10-item questionnaire (QOLIE-10) contains general and epilepsy-specific dimensions grouped into three domains: Epilepsy Effects (memory, physical effects, and mental effects of medication), Mental Health (energy, depression, overall quality of life), and Role Functioning (seizure worry, work, driving, social limits). Cronbach's alpha (measure of internal consistency) was high, as were the associations between QOLIE-10 and the Nottingham Health Profile (NHP). High correlations between QOLIE-10 and NHP domains (emotional reactions, energy, physical mobility, and social isolation) were found. CONCLUSION The QOLIE-10 questionnaire is considered to be a valid and reliable tool for use in Turkey. Health professionals are encouraged to use this questionnaire to routinely examine the influences of the disease process in epilepsy patients.
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- Mukadder Mollaoğlu
- Department of Nursing, Cumhuriyet University Health Sciences Faculty, Sivas, Turkey
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- İstanbul Bilim University, Florence Nightingale High School Nursing, İstanbul, Turkey
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Jennum P, Pickering L, Christensen J, Ibsen R, Kjellberg J. Welfare cost of childhood- and adolescent-onset epilepsy: A controlled national study. Epilepsy Behav 2016; 61:72-77. [PMID: 27317897 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2016.04.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2016] [Revised: 04/28/2016] [Accepted: 04/29/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Epilepsy is associated with a significant burden to patients and society. We calculated the factual excess in direct and indirect costs associated with childhood- and adolescent-onset epilepsy. METHODS Using records from the Danish National Patient Registry (1998-2002), we identified 3123 and 5018 patients with epilepsy aged 0-5years and 6-20years at the time of diagnosis, respectively. The two age groups of patients with epilepsy were matched to 6246 and 10,036 control persons without epilepsy, respectively, by gender, age, and geography. The controls were randomly chosen from the Danish Civil Registration System. Welfare costs included outpatient services, inpatient admissions, and emergency room visits based on the Danish National Patient Registry and information from the primary health-care sector based on data from the Danish Ministry of Health. This allowed the total health-care cost of epilepsy to be estimated. The use and costs of drugs were based on data from the Danish Medicines Agency. The frequencies of visits to outpatient clinics and hospitalizations and costs from primary sectors were based on data obtained from the National Patient Registry. RESULTS Children with epilepsy had higher welfare costs than controls. The highest cost was found one year after diagnosis, with higher costs up to 10years after diagnosis compared with controls. Children aged 0-5years incurred greater health-care costs than those aged 6-20years. CONCLUSION Epilepsy has major socioeconomic consequences for the individual person with epilepsy and for society.
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- Poul Jennum
- Danish Center for Sleep Medicine, Neurophysiology Clinic, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Danish Center for Sleep Medicine, Neurophysiology Clinic, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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- Department of Neurology, Aarhus University Hospital, Aarhus, Denmark.
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- itracks, Klosterport 4E, 4, Aarhus, Denmark.
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- Danish National Institute for Local and Regional Government Research, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Amudhan S, Gururaj G, Satishchandra P. Epilepsy in India II: Impact, burden, and need for a multisectoral public health response. Ann Indian Acad Neurol 2015; 18:369-81. [PMID: 26713005 PMCID: PMC4683872 DOI: 10.4103/0972-2327.165483] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder whose consequences are influenced socially and culturally, especially in India. This review (second of the two part series) was carried out to understand the social impact and economic burden to develop comprehensive program for control and prevention of epilepsy. Epilepsy is known to have adverse effect on education, employment, marriage, and other essential social opportunities. Economic burden associated with epilepsy is very high with treatment and travel costs emerging as an important contributing factor. A vicious cycle between economic burden and poor disease outcome is clear. There is no significant change in the perception, stigma, and discrimination of epilepsy across the country despite improvement in educational and social parameters over the time. The huge treatment gap and poor quality of life is further worsened by the associated comorbidities and conditions. Thus, a multidisciplinary response is needed to address the burden and impact of epilepsy which calls for an integrated and multipronged approach for epilepsy care, prevention, and rehabilitation. Service delivery, capacity building, integration into the existing program, mobilizing public support, and increasing public awareness will be the hallmarks of such an integrated approach in a public health model.
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- Senthil Amudhan
- Department of Epidemiology, Centre for Public Health, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Epidemiology, Centre for Public Health, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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- Director/Vice-chancellor and Professor of Neurology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
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Employability in people with epilepsy: A systematic review. Epilepsy Res 2015; 116:67-78. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2015.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2015] [Revised: 06/12/2015] [Accepted: 06/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Mollaoğlu M, Durna Z, Bolayir E. Validity and Reliability of the Quality of Life in Epilepsy Inventory (QOLIE-31) for Turkey. Noro Psikiyatr Ars 2015; 52:289-295. [PMID: 28360726 DOI: 10.5152/npa.2015.8727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2014] [Accepted: 08/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study was to evaluate reliability and validity of the 31-item Quality of Life in Epilepsy Inventory (QOLIE-31) in Turkish epileptic patients. METHODS This study was performed methodologically. To standardize the inventory, using a standard "forward-backward" translation and cultural adaptation procedure the English version of the QOLIE-31 was translated to Turkish. Language equivalence of the scale was provided. The opinions of experts were considered regarding the content validity of the scale. Reliability of the scale was determined with the test-retest reliability, item-total correlation and internal consistency analysis. For the construct validity, QOLIE-31 was compared with Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) scale and pre validity was determined. RESULTS One hundred and forty-eight epileptic patients (62 females, 86 males), with a mean age of 32.5 (SD: 10.71) years were enrolled in the study. Content Validity Index of instrument was .85. Alpha reliability was .91. Item-total correlations were between .46 and .74 (p=.001). The mean score for the quality of life of epileptic patients was found to be moderate level (56.4; SD: 17.3). The mean score of Seizure Worry subscale was the lowest (48.9, SD: 29.82), while social function subscale (60.1, SD: 20.12) was found to be highest. As expected, correlations between QOLIE-31 and NHP subscales were fairly strong, particularly between those subscales with close or interdependent content. Thus, Emotional Well-Being correlated with NHP Emotional Reactions, Social Isolation and Pain; Social Function with NHP Social Isolation and Physical Mobility; Seizure Worry with NHP Social Isolation and Emotional Reactions; and Cognitive Function with NHP Energy, Emotional Reactions and Pain. CONCLUSION The Turkish version of the QOLIE-31 questionnaire has good structural characteristics, is a reliable and valid instrument and can be used for measuring the effect of epilepsy on the quality of life.
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- Mukadder Mollaoğlu
- Department of Medical Nursing, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Health Sciences, Sivas, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Nursing, Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Health Sciences, İstanbul, Turkey; İstanbul Bilim University Florence Nightingale Hospital, High School of Nursing, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Neurology, Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Sivas, Turkey
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Wo MCM, Lim KS, Choo WY, Tan CT. Employability among people with uncontrolled seizures: An interpretative phenomenological approach. Epilepsy Behav 2015; 45:21-30. [PMID: 25794681 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2015.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2014] [Revised: 02/11/2015] [Accepted: 02/13/2015] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to explore positive and negative factors affecting the employability in patients with uncontrolled seizures. METHOD Semistructured interviews with 21 patients with uncontrolled seizures were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. RESULT Eleven (52.4%) of the participants interviewed were employed; 7 were holding full-time position with more than 4years of working experience. The mean age was 34.6years, 71.4% were female, 38% were married, 71.4% had at least 11years of education, 38% had a driving license, 19% received government monetary aid, 66.7% had seizure onset before reaching 17years of age, 66.7% experienced monthly seizures, and 76% were on polytherapy. A total of 6 main themes were found to be affecting the employability among people with uncontrolled seizures: (a) ability to work; (b) intention to work; (c) support and stigma at workplace; (d) family support, overdependence, and protection; (e) life event; and (f) government and welfare support. Subthemes under the main theme ability to work included education, cognitive and physical functions, ability to continue working after seizures, ability to travel to work, self-perceived ability to work, and ability to cope with stress. Many shared the same idea that employment is important, but their intention to work varied. The employed group tended to work for a future goal and self-satisfaction, and the unemployed group tended to have no or lack intention to work. Positive factors were noted in the following themes: ability to work; intention to work; support and stigma at workplace; and family support, overdependence, and protection. CONCLUSION There were internal and external factors affecting the employability among people with uncontrolled seizures both positively and negatively. Positive internal factors such as ability and intention to work require further exploration.
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- Monica Chen Mun Wo
- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia.
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- Department of Social Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Malaysia
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Bajaj BK, Chaudhary S, Shrestha R. Etiological beliefs of patients with neurological disorders attending a tertiary care center: A cross-sectional study. J Neurosci Rural Pract 2013; 4:383-6. [PMID: 24347941 PMCID: PMC3858753 DOI: 10.4103/0976-3147.120195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The understanding and management of neurological disorders is undergoing revolutionary changes over the last three decades in the background of ever increasing advances in medical technologies, diagnostic techniques, therapeutic processes and, molecular and genetic medicine. The fruits of these advances can reach patients only if the psychosocial hurdles in their delivery are identified, acknowledged and addressed. AIM To explore the beliefs and practices of patients with neurological disorders in a tertiary care center in the eastern Nepal. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred patients attending neurology/medicine outpatient for neurological disorders were interviewed about their beliefs regarding the triggering factors, causation and treatment-seeking behavior particularly from traditional healers. RESULT Of the 100 patients (49 males, 51 females) recruited in the study, 51% expressed having 'no idea' about their illness. Only 20% patients gave medically congruent explanation for their illness. Psychological factors were attributed as triggering factors by 16% of patients, of which two-thirds were females. Chance, destiny and 'jadu tona' topped the list of triggering factors. Forty-four percent patients had sought help of traditional faith healers ('Dhami Jhakri') before seeking medical help. Traditional faith healers were approached by patients irrespective of their educational background. Fifty-nine percent of patients who first sought traditional faith healers, believed in 'jadu-tona'. Of those interviewed, 16% were planning to go to a faith healer in near future. CONCLUSION The beliefs of patients with neurological disorders frequently do not conform to current medical opinion. There is need for greater communication and education of patients by their treating physicians.
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Baverstock A, Finlay F. Faith healing in paediatrics: what do we know about its relevance to clinical practice? Child Care Health Dev 2012; 38:316-20. [PMID: 21771001 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2214.2011.01284.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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There is widespread use of complementary or alternative medicine among adults and children. Families may use faith healing alongside conventional medicine or as an alternative. In their clinical practice, professionals should be aware of this and need to consider asking patients and their families about complementary or alternative medicine use, including faith healing.
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- A Baverstock
- Community Child Health Department, Bath NHS House, Newbridge Hill, Bath, UK.
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Yemadje LP, Houinato D, Quet F, Druet-Cabanac M, Preux PM. Understanding the differences in prevalence of epilepsy in tropical regions. Epilepsia 2011; 52:1376-81. [PMID: 21627649 DOI: 10.1111/j.1528-1167.2011.03099.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Epilepsy is a frequent chronic neurologic disorder that affects nearly 70 million people worldwide. The majority of people with epilepsy live in developing countries, where epilepsy remains a major public health problem. Wide prevalence differences exist among various populations across sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Asia. In particular, prevalence is lower in Southeast Asia than in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. Methodologic problems alone do not seem to explain these differences shown in recent review papers. The distribution of numerous risk or etiologic factors such as infectious diseases with neurologic sequel, head injuries, or genetic factors could explain these differences. Stigmatization of people with epilepsy could lead to underestimating the prevalence of epilepsy, even in well-conducted studies. It is important to standardize the process of epidemiologic monitoring of epilepsy in order to improve the reliability in data comparison. Understanding the reasons for these differences is a crucial issue for eventually raising new hypotheses or prevention strategies.
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- Luce-Perrine Yemadje
- University of Limoges, IFR 145 GEIST, Institute of Tropical Neurology, EA 3174 Comparative and Tropical Neuroepidemiology, Limoges, France
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Jennum P, Gyllenborg J, Kjellberg J. The social and economic consequences of epilepsy: A controlled national study. Epilepsia 2011; 52:949-56. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1528-1167.2010.02946.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Adherence and complementary and alternative medicine use among Honduran people with epilepsy. Epilepsy Behav 2009; 14:645-50. [PMID: 19435580 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2009.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2008] [Revised: 01/19/2009] [Accepted: 01/29/2009] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Adherence to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among Hondurans with epilepsy were evaluated. Our epilepsy cohort of 274 outpatients was surveyed to determine demographics, epilepsy treatment history, adherence, and use of CAM. Nonadherence to epilepsy therapy was reported by 121, with unavailability of AEDs (48%) the most common reason. CAM was reportedly used by 141, with prayer, herbs, and potions being common. Forty-nine rural Miskito Hondurans without epilepsy were also interviewed to gain an understanding of their beliefs and longstanding practices regarding epilepsy. Seventeen (34.7%) attributed epilepsy to the supernatural; only three knew of an AED. Widespread nonadherence to evidence-based epilepsy treatments in Honduras can be attributed to inadequate education, AED unavailability, insufficient resources, cultural beliefs, and wide use of CAM. A comprehensive epilepsy education program and improved access to evidence-based AEDs represent initial priorities to improve the Honduran epilepsy treatment gap.
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