Journal of Bioanalysis & Biomedicine

Department of Pharmacy, St. Peter Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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• Research   
  Treatment Outcome and Associated Factors among Adult Epileptic Patients at Hawassa University Specialized Hospital, Southern Ethiopia
  Author(s): Mariam Dubale*, Kaleab Gizaw, Abenezer Aklog, Yitayal Ababu and Lemma Bose
  
  Epilepsy, once thought to be a disease of evil spirit, is now believed by many as a common neurologic condition that can be effectively treated by optimal use of anti seizure drugs. Despite the availability of multiple and cost effective medications, people with epilepsy could experience episodes of seizures. Aim of the present study was to assess the treatment outcome and associated factors among adult epileptic patients at Hawassa University Specialized Hospital (HUSH), Ethiopia. A cross sectional study was conducted on randomly selected adult epileptic patients. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to identify factors associated with treatment outcome. Total of 255 patients were included. of whom, 38% had a poorly controlled seizures. Having no formal education [Adjusted Odds Ratio [(AOR): 2.71, 95% Confidence Interval (CI):1.35 -5.46], spending.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/1948-593X.2020.12.236

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