Economic Burden of Epilepsy in Rural Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Epilepsy is still very prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in remote, poverty-confronted onchocerciasis-endemic villages. It constitutes a significant burden for the families and communities. However, the financial costs of managing persons with epilepsy (PWE) have not been assessed in these settings. Proper cost analyses will facilitate future health interventions.

Methods

In November 2017, persons with epilepsy (PWE) and their caretakers were recruited at health centres of the Logo health zone in the Democratic Republic of Congo. A pre-tested questionnaire was administered to collect information on both direct and indirect costs of epilepsy, as well as household income of participants.

Findings

The weighted mean cost of epilepsy was 241.2 USD pe

SUBMITTER: Siewe Fodjo JN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6510724 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature