Psychotropic medications induced parkinsonism and akathisia in people attending follow-up treatment at Jimma Medical Center, Psychiatry Clinic.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:To determine the magnitude and factors associated with psychotropic drug-induced parkinsonism and akathisia among mentally ill patients. METHODS:A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted with a total of 410 participants attending a follow-up treatment service at Jimma Medical Center, a psychiatry clinic from April to June 2019. Participants were recruited using a systematic random sampling method. Drug-induced parkinsonism and akathisia were assessed using the Extra-pyramidal Symptom Rating Scale. Substance use was assessed using the World Health Organization Alcohol, Smoking, and Substance Involvement Screening Test. Data entry was done using EpiData version 3.1, and analysis done by the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 22. Statistically, the significan

SUBMITTER: Kumsa A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7332066 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature