Comorbid mental disorders and quality of life of people with epilepsy attending primary health care clinics in rural Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Evidence from high-income countries demonstrates that co-morbid mental disorders in people with epilepsy adversely affect clinical and social outcomes. However, evidence from low-income countries is lacking. The objective of this study was to measure the association between co-morbid mental disorders and quality of life and functioning in people with epilepsy.

Methods

A facility-based, community ascertained cross-sectional survey was carried out in selected districts of the Gurage Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Participants were identified in the community and referred to primary health care (PHC) clinics. Those diagnosed by PHC workers were recruited. Co-morbid mental disorders were measured using a standardised, semi-structured clinical interview administered by menta

SUBMITTER: Tsigebrhan R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7817054 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature