Prevalence of Epileptics in an Endemic Onchocerciasis Focus in Haut-Katanga/DR Congo
Criss Koba Mjumbe,
Chadrack Kabeya Diyoka,
Oscar Luboya Numbi,
Beatrice Koba Bora
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 2, December 2022
Pages:
6-10
Received:
20 June 2022
Accepted:
19 July 2022
Published:
9 January 2023
Abstract: Background: Epilepsy is a real public health problem in the world. Epilepsy is a cause of excess mortality and is a major cause of stigmatization and/or social discrimination. Given the existence of a link between onchocerchosis and epilepsy mentioned in previous studies. Objective: The main objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of epileptics in the endemic onchocerciasis focus in the Kafubu health zone in Haut Katanga/DRC. Method: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. The sample size consisted of 500 households for a total population of 3451 inhabitants. Result: The number of epileptics was 93, ie a prevalence of 2.7%, of which 54% were female and 46% male; the average age of onset of epilepsy was 10.4±3.7 years. 5.4% of people living with epilepsy reported visual impairment. The village most affected by epilepsy was Sambwa, with agriculture as the main activity of the heads of households of epileptics in all the villages. Conclusion: The management of epilepsy with antiepileptics and good nutrition can reduce the morbidity and mortality observed in our environment.
Abstract: Background: Epilepsy is a real public health problem in the world. Epilepsy is a cause of excess mortality and is a major cause of stigmatization and/or social discrimination. Given the existence of a link between onchocerchosis and epilepsy mentioned in previous studies. Objective: The main objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of...
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Magnitude of Stroke Subtypes and Associated Risk Factors Among Patients Admitted to Hawassa University Compressive Specialized Hospital
Sewalem Bekele Kassa,
Abel Ambaye Anfucho,
Biruk Yacob Loge,
Birrie Deresse Ewunetu,
Leta Alemu Diba,
Amanuel Kassu Assefa
Issue:
Volume 8, Issue 2, December 2022
Pages:
11-19
Received:
22 November 2022
Accepted:
9 January 2023
Published:
17 January 2023
Abstract: Stroke is becoming increasingly common problem in LMIC including Ethiopia exerting great impact on morbidity, mortality and economic burden. It is second leading global cause of death just behind heart disease. Various clinical conditions have been investigated as risks factors of stroke. Objective: To determine the magnitude of stroke subtypes and the associated risk factors among stroke patients in the in-patient department of internal medicine at HUSCH. Methodology: A retrospective review of all patients admitted to medical ward with the diagnosis of stroke at Hawassa university comprehensive specialized hospital from September 2017 to august 2018 was conducted. Socio-demographic information, risk factors, and treatment outcomes of patients were obtained by using a structured check list. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 23.0 software. Results: Out of the 224-stroke patients who were admitted to medical ward of HUCSH, majority (57.6%) were men. The median age was 55 (IQR: 44.4-66.2). Hemorrhagic stroke and Ischemic stroke accounted for 132 (58.9%) and 86 (38.4%) of patients respectively. Among patients with Hemorrhagic stroke, 117 (88.6%) patients had ICH and 15 (11.3%) patients had SAH. Hypertension followed by cardiac disease were the commonest risk factors occurring in 52.2% and 8.8% of stroke patients respectively. The inpatient mortality of stroke was 16.5%. Conclusion: In this study, hemorrhagic stroke was the most common type of stroke. Hypertension and cardiac disease were the commonest risk factor identified. Aspiration pneumonia and raised ICP were the main factors associated with poor outcome.
Abstract: Stroke is becoming increasingly common problem in LMIC including Ethiopia exerting great impact on morbidity, mortality and economic burden. It is second leading global cause of death just behind heart disease. Various clinical conditions have been investigated as risks factors of stroke. Objective: To determine the magnitude of stroke subtypes and...
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