Tracking psychosocial health in adults with epilepsy--estimates from the 2010 National Health Interview Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study provides population-based estimates of psychosocial health among U.S. adults with epilepsy from the 2010 National Health Interview Survey.

Methods

Multinomial logistic regression was used to estimate the prevalence of the following measures of psychosocial health among adults with epilepsy and those without epilepsy: 1) the Kessler-6 scale of serious psychological distress; 2) cognitive limitation, the extent of impairments associated with psychological problems, and work limitation; 3) social participation; and 4) the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System Global Health Scale.

Results

Compared with adults without epilepsy, adults with epilepsy, especially those with active epilepsy, reported significantly worse psychological heal

SUBMITTER: Kobau R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4564055 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature