A comparative study of perceived burden in parent caregivers of adolescents with epilepsy in a resource-restricted setting: Investigating the explanatory factors of perceived burden

Olagunju, Andrew T; Ohaeri, Jude U.; Oluwaniyi, Stephen O; Li, Angela; Olagunju, Tinuke O; Esezobor, Christopher Imokhuede; Onwuameze, Obiora E.; Chaimowitz, Gary

doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.107992

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“…The recent study by Olagunju et al ( 55 ) showed that the perceived level of burden in 121 caregivers of adolescents with epilepsy (cases) was significantly higher than the one in caregivers of adolescents with sickle cell anemia (controls). In the cases group, significant levels of psychological parental distress were found in 38% and significant levels of depression/anxiety were found in 39.7%.…”

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Psychiatric Symptoms and Parental Stress in Children and Adolescents With Epilepsy

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Introduction: The aim of this study was to identify the presence of emotional and behavioral symptoms in children and adolescents with epilepsy, to measure the stress levels in their parents, and to determine if and how parental stress was linked to emotional and behavioral symptoms of their children.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional observational study including 103 children and adolescents with different form of epilepsy and 93 sex-/age-matched controls. Parental stress and emotional and behavioral symptoms were assessed through two standardized questionnaires: the Parenting Stress Index (PSI) and the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL), respectively. We also considered the following variables: age, sex, maternal education level, family history of psychiatric disorders, duration of epilepsy, seizure frequency, seizure type, and number of antiseizure medications.Results: The statistical comparison showed that the epilepsy group obtained significantly higher scores than controls in almost all the CBCL and the PSI scales (p < 0.05). The correlation analysis revealed a significant relationship between the PSI Total Stress scale and the following CBCL scales: total problems, internalizing problems, and externalizing problems (p < 0.05). An earlier age of seizure onset was related to a greater presence of externalizing problems, total problems, and total stress (p < 0.05).Conclusion: In the epilepsy group, we found higher levels of parental stress and higher presence of emotional and behavioral symptoms compared to controls, mainly represented by internalizing problems (anxiety and depression symptoms). Therefore, it is important to precociously detect these symptoms and monitor them over time, in order to prevent psychiatric problems. In addition, parents of children with epilepsy should be offered psychological support to cope with parental stress and to improve the relationship with their children.

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Psychiatric Symptoms and Parental Stress in Children and Adolescents With Epilepsy

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“…The current study offered an unprecedented examination of the relationship between pandemic-related outcomes and caregiver burden among caregivers of adults with epilepsy. Extant literature on caregiver experiences of adults with epilepsy, particularly caregiver burden, is scarce; subsequently limiting our knowledge of the experiences of this population [10] , [15] . Thus, findings illuminate the unique ways in which burden may present among caregivers of adults with epilepsy.…”

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“…Most studies of epilepsy caregiver burden examine adults caring for children and adolescents with epilepsy, subsequently limiting our understanding of how burden may present in caregivers of adults with epilepsy. Indeed, the current literature on these caregivers demonstrates burden to present differently when compared to caregivers of children or adolescents with epilepsy [9] , [14] , [15] . While one study found that caregivers of children with epilepsy were significantly more likely to report stress-related comorbidities compared to caregivers of adults with epilepsy [9] , different challenges and demands can arise for caregivers of adults with epilepsy, such as increased burden and stigma [14] , [16] .…”

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Caregiver burden and COVID-19: How epilepsy caregivers experienced the pandemic

Viny¹,

Trevino²,

Bouldin³

et al. 2023

Epilepsy & Behavior

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“…Studies have revealed that AgNPs made from Ocimum gratissimum stem extract have the ability to serve as antibacterial agents by causing cytoplasmic and protein leaks in a number of wound infections. For instance, a study by (Olagunju et al , 2021)[ 18 ] demonstrated that S. aureus and E. coli cytoplasmic leakage was induced by AgNPs made from Ocimum gratissimum stem extract. The authors also noted that the AgNPs in S. aureus induced protein leakage, which suggested that the bacterial cell membrane had been harmed.…”

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Cytoplasmic Leakage and Protein Leakage Analysis of Ocimum Gratissimum Stem Extract-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles Against Wound Pathogens

Shalini,

Shanmugam,

Manigandan

2024

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences

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Aim: The current work intends to examine the antibacterial activity of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) mediated by Ocimum gratissimum stem extract against wound infections. Materials and Methods: To evaluate the membrane damage brought on by AgNPs, analyses of cytoplasmic leakage and protein leakage assays were performed. Results: The outcomes demonstrated that all of the tested bacterial strains were significantly resistant to the AgNPs’ antibacterial activity. AgNPs damaged membranes and caused cellular contents to leak in the target pathogens, according to an examination of protein and cytoplasmic leakage. Conclusion: According to the current investigation, AgNPs mediated by Ocimum gratissimum stem extract may be effective antibacterial agents against microorganisms that cause wounds.

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A comparative study of perceived burden in parent caregivers of adolescents with epilepsy in a resource-restricted setting: Investigating the explanatory factors of perceived burden

Cited by 6 publications

References 32 publications

Psychiatric Symptoms and Parental Stress in Children and Adolescents With Epilepsy

Psychiatric Symptoms and Parental Stress in Children and Adolescents With Epilepsy

Caregiver burden and COVID-19: How epilepsy caregivers experienced the pandemic

Cytoplasmic Leakage and Protein Leakage Analysis of Ocimum Gratissimum Stem Extract-Mediated Silver Nanoparticles Against Wound Pathogens

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