Impact of COVID-19 on the well-being of children with epilepsy including nodding syndrome in Uganda: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions on the access and use of health services by children with epilepsy including nodding syndrome in Uganda.

Methods

Four focus group discussions (FGD) with parents/caregivers of children with epilepsy and five in-depth interviews with key informants were conducted between April and May 2021 at Butabika National Mental Referral Hospital and Kitgum General Hospital.

Results

COVID-19-related restrictions, including the halting of non-essential services and activities, and suspension of public transport, created several challenges not only for children with epilepsy and their parents/caregivers but also for their healthcare providers. Study participants described extreme transport restricti

SUBMITTER: Nono D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9647031 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature