Detecting reasons for nonadherence to medication in adults with epilepsy: a review of self-report measures and key predictors

S Mendorf, T Prell, A Schönenberg - Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2022 - mdpi.com
This review presents individual reasons for self-reported nonadherence in people with
epilepsy (PWE). A literature search was performed on the PubMed/Medline and Scopus …

A systematic review of the effectiveness of epilepsy education programs on knowledge, attitudes, and skills among primary school learners

TG Makhado, NV Sepeng, L Makhado - Frontiers in Neurology, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Epilepsy is a common neurological condition affecting primary school learners, often leading
to misconceptions, stigma, and limited social inclusion. These misconceptions transpire …

Anticonvulsant effect of (±) citronellal possibly through the GABAergic and voltage-gated sodium channel receptor interaction pathways: In vivo and in silico studies

R Chowdhury, MS Bhuia, MS Al Hasan… - Neurochemistry …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aimed to investigate the anticonvulsant effects of citronellal (CIT) and possible
underlying mechanisms through an isoniazid (INH)-induced seizure (convulsion) via in vivo …

Health-related quality of life and associated factors among adult patients with epilepsy in public hospitals of Wolaita zone, southern Ethiopia. An embedded mixed …

A Alemu, G Dendir, A Gonfa, Y Sisay, T Tadesse… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2023 - Elsevier
Background The socioeconomic and overall quality of life of patients with epilepsy are
significantly impacted by the disease, which is one of the most prevalent chronic …

Prevalence of comorbidities and associated factors among HIV patients attending antiretroviral clinics in the Tamale metropolis, Ghana

KA Hattoh, BA Sienso, ED Kuugbee - Venereology, 2022 - mdpi.com
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a chronic infectious disease, and without
antiretroviral therapy (ART), it is associated with comorbidities. The prevalence of …

[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 …

Quality of life of persons with epilepsy in Mahenge, an onchocerciasis-endemic area in Tanzania: A cross-sectional study

LJ Amaral, D Bhwana, MF Fomo, BP Mmbando… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective This study investigated the quality of life (QoL) of adults with epilepsy living in
Mahenge, an onchocerciasis-endemic area in Tanzania with a high prevalence of …

Quality of life and associated factors among people with epilepsy in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

F Andualem, M Melkam, G Tadesse, G Nakie… - BMC Public Health, 2024 - Springer
Background Epilepsy is a global health and economic burden with major problems that have
an impact on physical, psychological, and social activities. Quality of life (QoL) is often …

Impact of interaction among antiseizure medication polytherapy, clinical, sociodemographic and psychological factors on quality of life in patients with epilepsy: A …

A Lozano-García, E González-Bono, I Cano-López - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2025 - Elsevier
Introduction Drug-resistant epilepsy usually requires the use of polytherapy with antiseizure
medications (ASMs) for management, which could involve side and adverse effects that may …

Health related quality of life in a Saudi population of patients with epilepsy

A Eskandrani, E Almusallam, A Alenizi, S Asiri… - Neurosciences …, 2023 - nsj.org.sa
Objectives: To assess the quality of life for epilepsy patients in Saudi Arabia. Epilepsy, one
of the most prevalent chronic neurological conditions in the world, frequently results in a low …