[HTML][HTML] Is there a relationship between socioeconomic factors and prevalence, adherence and outcome in childhood epilepsy? A systematic scoping review

R Huber, P Weber - European Journal of Paediatric Neurology, 2022 - Elsevier
Objectives Socioeconomic factors play a role in the outcome of chronic diseases in
childhood. Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disease in childhood. The …

Socioeconomic deprivation is an independent risk factor for behavioral problems in children with epilepsy

J Carson, A Weir, RF Chin, A McLellan - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2015 - Elsevier
Aim The aim of this study was to examine whether socioeconomic deprivation in children
with epilepsy (CWE) increases risk for behavioral problems independent of seizure factors …

Knowledge, attitude and practice of parents regarding pediatric antiepileptic drug therapy

M Shaju, KP Vinayan, S Abraham - International Journal of …, 2014 - thieme-connect.com
Objectives To evaluate the parental knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) regarding the
antiepileptic medication therapy in childhood. Methods This study was carried out over a …

Quality of life of adolescents suffering from epilepsy living in the community

I Benavente‐Aguilar… - … of paediatrics and …, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives: To examine the quality of life of a population sample of adolescents suffering
from epilepsy. Methods: All people aged 10− 19 years diagnosed with epilepsy and without …

Parental knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards children with epilepsy in Belgrade (Serbia)

T Gazibara, J Nikolovski, A Lakic, T Pekmezovic… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2014 - Elsevier
Objective The aim of our study was to assess knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of parents
whose children were diagnosed with epilepsy. Methods This cross-sectional study included …

Parental perception, worries and needs in children with epilepsy

KL Kwong, SN Wong, KT So - Acta paediatrica, 2000 - Wiley Online Library
Despite advancement in medical care, prejudice and misunderstanding of epilepsy still
exist. In this study, we investigate the problems faced by epileptic children, at home and in …

Association between sociodemographic status and antiepileptic drug prescriptions in children with epilepsy

P Mattsson, T Tomson, K Edebol Eeg‐Olofsson… - …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Purpose: We investigated whether in Sweden sociodemographic differences are associated
with access to expert health care and antiepileptic drug (AED) prescriptions in children with …

Poor versus rich children with epilepsy have the same clinical course and remission rates but a less favorable social outcome: A population‐based study with 25 years …

C Camfield, P Camfield, B Smith - Epilepsia, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To explore the influence of several estimates of family socioeconomic status on
the long‐term clinical course and social outcomes of children with epilepsy. Methods The …

Perceived impact of epilepsy in teenagers and young adults: an international survey

GA Baker, E Hargis, MMS Hsih, H Mounfield… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2008 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to survey the impact of epilepsy and its treatment
on the quality of life, development, and opportunities for children/teenagers with the …

Medication nonadherence in children with epilepsy attending outpatient clinics in under-resourced community

MA Malik, N Shabbir, M Saeed… - Journal of Pediatric …, 2015 - thieme-connect.com
Nonadherence to epilepsy medications can interfere with treatment and may adversely
affect clinical outcomes, although few studies have examined this relationship in childhood …