Stigma reduction interventions for epilepsy: a systematized literature review

P Chakraborty, NA Sanchez, M Kaddumukasa… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2021 - Elsevier
Objective Epilepsy is a disease that is stigmatized globally. Several studies have introduced
sensitization efforts to reduce stigma towards people with epilepsy (PWE) in various settings …

Status of epilepsy in the tropics: An overlooked perspective

J Liu, P Zhang, Q Zou, J Liang, Y Chen, Y Cai… - Epilepsia …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Epilepsy is one of the most common serious chronic neurological diseases affecting people
of all ages globally. It is characterized by recurrent seizures. About 50 million people …

Prevalence of depression and associated factors among patients with epilepsy at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia …

B Addis, M Wolde, A Minyihun, AY Aschalew - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Depression is a commonly overwhelming problem among patients with epilepsy
which compromises their quality of life especially in developing countries. Previously limited …

Validity, reliability and cut-offs of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 as a screening tool for depression among patients living with epilepsy in Rwanda

F Sebera, JRN Vissoci, J Umwiringirwa, DE Teuwen… - PLoS …, 2020 - journals.plos.org
Background Patients with epilepsy (PwE) have an increased risk of active and lifetime
depression. Two in 10 patients experience depression. Lack of trained psychiatric staff in …

Depression, anxiety and associated factors among people with epilepsy and attending outpatient treatment at primary public hospitals in northwest Ethiopia: A …

K Nigussie, A Lemma, A Sertsu, H Asfaw, H Kerebih… - PloS one, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Objective To assess the magnitude and factors associated with depression and anxiety
among people with epilepsy and attending out-patient treatment at central Gondar zone …

[HTML][HTML] Psychiatric comorbidities among people with epilepsy: a population-based assessment in disadvantaged communities

P Goel, G Singh, V Bansal, S Sharma, P Kumar… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2022 - Elsevier
Psychiatric disorders are frequent among people with epilepsy but often under-recognized.
The diagnosis and treatment of these disorders in low-and low-middle-income countries …

Prevalence and associated factors of anxiety disorder symptoms among people with epilepsy in Mekelle, Ethiopia, 2019: Institutional‐based cross‐sectional study

J Seid, K Mebrahtu, F Andualem - Nursing open, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Anxiety can have a profound influence on the health‐related quality of life of people with
epilepsy and caregivers. The study aimed to assess the prevalence and associated factors …

Prevalence and associated factors of depression among people with epilepsy in Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study

J Seid, K Mebrahtu - The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and …, 2022 - Springer
Background Depression is the most common comorbid psychiatric disorders that affect
people with epilepsy. We aim to determine the prevalence of depression and associated …

[HTML][HTML] Association of depression and epilepsy in Rwanda: a prospective longitudinal study

F Sebera, P Dedeken, I Garrez, J Umwiringirwa… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction Depression is the most common psychiatric comorbidity for persons living with
epilepsy. In Rwanda, the prevalence of epilepsy and depression are high, with 4, 9% and …

Possible depression in new tuberculosis patients in the Free State province, South Africa

G Kigozi-Male, C Heunis… - … African Journal of …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Despite compelling evidence of comorbidity between tuberculosis (TB) and
depression, little is known about the prevalence and determinants of depression among TB …