A Study on the Prevalance of Epilepsy in the Provincial Center of Erzurum

Kocatürk, İdris; Özdemir, Gökhan

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“…We have compared this prevalence rate with recent global rates, as well as with the most recent (or available) prevalence rates which have previously studied the epidemiology of active epilepsy in both developing and non-developing countries (Table 6). Our data suggest that the prevalence of active epilepsy cases in the Saudi’s population is less than those reported globally (6.38/1,000 persons) [7], as well as than the those previously reported in the USA, some European countries (i.e., Italy, Denmark, Finland, and Turkey), and some Latin American countries (Brazil and Ecuador) which had an average prevalence rate of 5–9.9/1,000 persons [15-21]. Also, the prevalence of epilepsy in our study population are less than those reported in some Arabic-African countries (4.04/1,000 in Tunisia, and 7.9–9.3/1,000 persons in Egypt) [13, 22, 23] as well as some Asian countries including Pakistan, Japan, India, Korea, and Taiwan where the prevalence of the active cases were 9.9, 6.9, 4.6–10, and 5.85/1,000 persons, respectively [24-27].…”

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The Prevalence of Active Epilepsy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Rymayyan¹,

Alharthi

Al-Rowaily³

et al. 2022

Neuroepidemiology

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IIntroduction: The global prevalence of active epilepsy is around 6.38/1,000 persons. In the Arabian region, the median prevalence of active epilepsy is 4.4/1000 persons. In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the last prevalence for active epilepsy cases was conducted in 2001 and showed an estimate of 6.5/1000 persons. Objectives: To investigate the prevalence of active epilepsy and etiological factors among Saudi individuals of all ages resident in the Riyadh area, the central province, and the capital of KSA. Method: This is a door-door cross-sectional epidemiological study that is conducted between 2012-2016. Patients were initially screened at their homes using a questionnaire and then suspected individuals were interviewed in the clinic by neurologists and epileptologists. Data related to age, age at seizure onset gender, probable etiology, treatment, family history, duration of epilepsy, and seizure control, as well as images for electroencephalogram (EEG) and magnetic Resonant Imaging (MRI), were collected and analyzed. Results: Among the 13873 participants, active epilepsy was evidenced in 55 patients (3.96; 95%CI (2.99 – 5.16)/1000 persons). No significant variation in the prevalence rate was detected between male and female patients (3.99 vs 3.94/1000 persons). The age-specific prevalence was the highest among the infants (1 - 12 months) (14.78/1000 persons). Of the various seizure types, complex partial seizures were the most common (33%) followed by generalized seizures (29.1%). Concerning etiology, epilepsies with idiopathic and cryptogenic etiologies were the most common in 18 (36.3%) cases. Structural, vascular, and focal abnormalities were the most commonly diagnosed abnormalities (18.2%, 14.5%, and 39.2%, respectively). Conclusion: The prevalence of active epilepsy in KSA has dramatically decreased during the last decades to a rate lower than those reported in most developing countries. Keywords: Epilepsy, door to door, epidemiology, prevalence, Saudi Arabia

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The Prevalence of Active Epilepsy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Rymayyan¹,

Alharthi

Al-Rowaily³

et al. 2022

Neuroepidemiology

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“…1 Multiple logistic regression: dependent variable (0 for ≥5 median awareness score: high and 1 for <5 median awareness score: low); Factors: EAT and HL; Covariates: socio-demographic characteristics, people with epilepsy in their family/social life or classroom, witnessed an epileptic seizure. 2 Chi-square test. 3 Attitude score was divided into positive (<29 points) and negative (≥29 points).…”

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“…The global prevalence is estimated to be 7.6 cases per 1000 people [1]. The prevalence of epilepsy in Turkey varies between 4 and 5 cases per 1000 people [2,3].…”

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Teachers’ Negative Attitudes and Limited Health Literacy Levels as Risks for Low Awareness of Epilepsy in Turkey

Yilmazel

2023

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Objectives: For students with epilepsy, schools are a critical environment for managing the disease properly. This study examined awareness of epilepsy, attitudes toward epilepsy, and health literacy among school teachers in Turkey.Methods: This study was conducted in a city in Turkey with 1408 public school teachers from June 2021 to September 2021.Results: The median scores of the scales were 5, 29, and 32 for epilepsy awareness, epilepsy attitudes, and health literacy, respectively. Epilepsy awareness was higher in women, and epilepsy attitudes were more positive in women than men (p<0.05). While epilepsy awareness was higher in primary school teachers, epilepsy attitudes were more positive in secondary school teachers (p<0.05). Epilepsy awareness was lower in secondary school teachers (odds ratio [OR], 1.27; p<0.05), those who did not have an individual with epilepsy in their family/social environment (OR, 1.57; p<0.001), those who did not have a student with epilepsy in their class (OR, 1.45; p<0.05), and in those who had not witnessed an epilepsy seizure (OR,1.19; p<0.05). Compared to those with positive attitudes regarding epilepsy, epilepsy awareness was 1.36 times lower in those with negative attitudes (p<0.001). Epilepsy awareness was 1.92 times lower in those with limited health literacy than those with adequate health literacy (p<0.001).Conclusions: In this study, low epilepsy awareness, negative epilepsy attitudes, and limited health literacy were common among teachers. The findings from this study suggest that panels, workshops, and health training on epilepsy should be organized for school teachers and included at regular intervals in certified first-aid practices.

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“…Hasil ini sebanding dengan penelitian sebelumnya yang dilakukan di Turki didapatkan hasil 75% penderita epilepsi dari 4093 subjek menggunakan monoterapi. 19 Pada penelitian di RSUP Haji Adam Malik pada 2016 juga mengatakan penggunaan monoterapi juga paling banyak yakni 66.3% 59 orang. 20 Dalam penelitian di RSUP Sanglah tahun 2016 didapatkan penggunaan monoterapi lebih dominan daripada politerapi yakni 85,5% dari 59 orang.…”

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Characteristics of Epilepsy Outpatients Sufferer at Bali Mandara Hospital in January - December 2019

Saraswati

2022

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Background: Epilepsy is one of the chronic neurologic disease that often found the cases. Epilepsy is a global health issue that affected 50 million people around the world Objective: This study aims to determine the characteristics of epilepsy outpatients in Bali Mandara Regional Hospital in January-December 2019. Method: The method used in this study was a cross sectional descriptive study using secondary data of patient medical records. Obtained data that met the inclusion criteria was 149. Data analyzed by using SPSS 20 program. Results: The most frequent age category is 0-17 years about 57%, more often in male about 51%, dominant etiology is idiopathic about 65,8%, the most common type of seizure was generalize about 69.8%, anti-epileptic drugs that frequently used was carried out in the form of monotherapy about 50,3%. Conclusion: The most common age category is 0-17 years, male slightly more than female, idiopathic epilepsy is more frequently happened, most common type of seizure was generalized, monotherapy and polytherapy anti-epileptic drugs is almost the same but primarily in the form of monotherapy is the most received by the patients Keywords: epilepsy, characteristics, anti epileptic drug

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A Study on the Prevalance of Epilepsy in the Provincial Center of Erzurum

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The Prevalence of Active Epilepsy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

The Prevalence of Active Epilepsy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Teachers’ Negative Attitudes and Limited Health Literacy Levels as Risks for Low Awareness of Epilepsy in Turkey

Characteristics of Epilepsy Outpatients Sufferer at Bali Mandara Hospital in January - December 2019

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