Quality of life and associated factors among patients with epilepsy at specialized hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia; 2019.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Epilepsy is a chronic non-communicable brain disorder and the second most burdensome disease in terms of disability-adjusted life years which is characterized by recurrent epileptic seizures, and a constant threat to the quality of life of the patient. Nearly 80% of people with epilepsy live in low- and middle-income countries and the risk of premature death in people with epilepsy is up to three times higher than for the general population. In many parts of the world, people with epilepsy and their families suffer from stigma and discrimination. This study was aimed to assess the quality of life and associated factors among adult people living with epilepsy using the world health organization quality of life assessment tool.

Methods

Institution-based cross-sectio

SUBMITTER: Minwuyelet F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8794165 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature