Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on persons with epilepsy in Uganda: A descriptive cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the disease course, lives, and psychosocial wellbeing of persons with epilepsy (PWE) in Uganda.

Methods

From April 2021 till May 2021, we carried out a descriptive cross-sectional study at four hospitals located in four regions of Uganda. PWE presenting at the study sites were offered a structured questionnaire in the local language. We used the PHQ-9 questionnaire to screen for depression and the GAD-7 to screen for anxiety. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression was used to investigate factors associated with anxiety and depression.

Results

A total of 370 responses were collected. The median age of the respondents was 20.5 years (IQR 15-29), and 51.9% were males. During

SUBMITTER: Gumisiriza N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8720867 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature