Study of psychiatric comorbidities in epilepsy by using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview

Amruth, G.; Praveen-kumar, S.; Nataraju, B.; Pandiyan, Kasturi

doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2014.02.001

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“…Multiple analysis revealed that having the family history of epilepsy, frequent seizures attacks, side effects of antiepileptic drugs, lack of social support and not adherent to antiepileptic drugs were factors associated with common mental illness. The magnitude of common mental disorders in the current study is in line with the findings done in Mexico [24] (36.4%) and in India (32.5%) [25,26]. However, this study has revealed much lower magnitude of comorbidity of common mental illness than the result done in Zambia (53.7%) [27], Brazil (54.1%) [28], India (50.0%) [29], and Turkey(40.5%) [30].…”

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Common mental illness among epilepsy patients in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

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Background Common mental illness has a substantial impact on seizure control and negatively affects the overall quality of life among individuals with epilepsy. However, there is a dearth of studies that examined the associated factors of common mental illness among epilepsy patients in Ethiopia, particularly in the study area. This study aimed to assess the magnitude and factors associated with common mental disorders in epilepsy patients who attended government health institutions in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia. Method Health institution based cross-sectional study was conducted using a systematic sampling technique among people living with epilepsy in Bahir Dar City Administration. Common mental illness was assessed using a self-reporting questionnaire and a semi-structured questionnaire was employed to collect data on socio-demographic and clinical related characteristics. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, univariate logistic regression, and multivariable logistic regression. Results The magnitude of comorbid common mental illness among people living with epilepsy was found 35.4%. High magnitude of common mental illness was reported among females (39.9%) when compared to males (32.3%). The most prevalent common mental disorders symptoms include being worried, unhappy feeling, trouble thinking clearly, and difficult to enjoy daily activities. Family history of epilepsy, frequent seizures attacks, side effects of antiepileptic drugs, lack of social support and not adherent to antiepileptic drugs were factors associated with common mental illness. Conclusions Common mental illness was found to be prevalent among people living with epilepsy. Therefore, it is recommended that great attention should be given to mental illness besides controlling seizure attacks.

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Common mental illness among epilepsy patients in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

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“…Longitudinal studies in high-income countries have reported a relationship between persistent or poorly controlled seizures and behavioral problems [10,38], although the relationship between the two is thought to have a multifactorial etiology [39]. Better control of epilepsy may improve behavior by limiting the psychiatric deterioration associated with seizures [40,41]. Alternatively, it may be that, in some types of epilepsy, a behavioral disorder is a manifestation of underlying brain dysfunction and not reversible [10].…”

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Cognition and behavior in a prevalent cohort of children with epilepsy in rural northern Tanzania: A three-year follow-up study

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Rogathe

et al. 2015

Epilepsy & Behavior

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“…[ 58 ] Among the recent hospital-based studies, a higher frequency of psychiatric comorbidity was observed in children with longer duration of seizures, increased frequency of seizures, poor compliance with medications and especially, anticonvulsant polytherapy. [ 59 60 ] Hence, it is important to differentiate comorbidities due to disease and drugs for proper management and should be one of the research priorities in the field of epilepsy in India.…”

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Epilepsy in India II: Impact, burden, and need for a multisectoral public health response

Amudhan

Gururaj

Satishchandra

2015

Ann Indian Acad Neurol

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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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Study of psychiatric comorbidities in epilepsy by using the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview

Cited by 20 publications

References 43 publications

Common mental illness among epilepsy patients in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Common mental illness among epilepsy patients in Bahir Dar city, Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study

Cognition and behavior in a prevalent cohort of children with epilepsy in rural northern Tanzania: A three-year follow-up study

Epilepsy in India II: Impact, burden, and need for a multisectoral public health response

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