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Unlocking the hidden burden of epilepsy in Africa: Understanding the challenges and harnessing opportunities for improved care.
Article in Health science reports, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT06634901 (The Impact of Health Literacy Education on Knowledge, Treatment Adherence and Stigma Among Adolescents With Epilepsy), which is not on this map. Cited by 13 papers.
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The Impact of Health Literacy Education on Knowledge, Treatment Adherence and Stigma Among Adolescents With Epilepsy
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 23 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Knowledge and attitudes towards seizure first aid among attendees of Gateway Clinic in Bloemfontein.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2025Article
- Integrating neurological expertise into One Health strategies for pediatric neurocysticercosis-associated epilepsy control in Sub-Saharan Africa: a narrative review.One health outlook · 2025Review
- Global burden trends of idiopathic epilepsy in young adults from 1990 to 2035: based on the global burden of disease study 2021.BMC neurology · 2025Article
- Utilizing an mHealth Platform and Community Health Workers to Enhance Epilepsy Screening and Treatment in a Rural Setting in Mali: A Closed Cohort Study.Journal of epidemiology and global health · 2025Article
- Epilepsy in low- to middle-income countries.Current opinion in neurology · 2025Review
- Evolving trends and burden of idiopathic epilepsy among children (0-14 years), 1990-2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease study 2021.Frontiers in neurology · 2025Article
- Prevalence of onchocerciasis and epilepsy in a Tanzanian region after a prolonged community-directed treatment with ivermectin.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2024Article
- Interventions connecting young people living in Africa to healthcare; a systematic review using the RE-AIM framework.Frontiers in health services · 2024Review
- Epilepsy in Africa: a multifaceted perspective on diagnosis, treatment, and community support.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2024Article
- Unlocking the hidden burden of epilepsy in Africa: Understanding the challenges and harnessing opportunities for improved care.Health science reports · 2023Article
- It Goes Beyond Anxiety: Experiences of Family Members and Caregivers of Epilepsy Care and Support.Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment · 2023Article
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Abstract
Background: Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that affects many people in Africa, yet the burden of the disease is often hidden. The management of epilepsy in Africa is often inadequate due to a lack of awareness and education, limited access to diagnostic tools and treatments, inadequate coordination of care, and the stigma associated with the condition. Method: A comprehensive literature review was conducted to gather information on the epidemiology, diagnosis, management, and outcomes of epilepsy in Africa. The review included studies from peer-reviewed journals, government reports, and gray literature. Results: The review revealed a high burden of epilepsy in Africa. The studies also showed a significant gap in the availability and accessibility of diagnostic tools, antiepileptic drugs, and specialized therapies such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Additionally, the review found that cultural beliefs and practices, socioeconomic factors such as poverty and lack of access to healthcare, and the stigma associated with the condition, also pose significant challenges to managing epilepsy in Africa. Conclusion: The study highlights the urgent need for improved epilepsy management in Africa. Additionally, the study calls for further research on epilepsy in Africa and collaboration between all stakeholders to improve the management of epilepsy in Africa.
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