Diagnosis and Classification of Pediatric Epilepsy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Comprehensive Review.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Epilepsy is a major public health issue in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly among children, due to limited healthcare resources, socioeconomic inequalities, and cultural stigma that often result in underdiagnosis and undertreatment. This review examines pediatric epilepsy's diagnosis, classification, and management in this setting, highlighting the need for culturally appropriate interventions to improve care quality and address these challenges. Methods: A review of the literature was conducted using MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science databases to identify pertinent studies published between 2013 and 2024. This review included studies examining the epidemiology, seizure classification and etiologies of epilepsy among children in Sub-Saharan Af

SUBMITTER: Di Noia S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11545903 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature