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Behavioral problems in children with epilepsy in rural Kenya
Epilepsy & Behavior
  • Symon M Kariuki, Center for Geographic Medicine Research—Coast, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kilifi, Kenya
  • Amina Abubakar, Aga Khan University
  • Penny A Holding, Center for Geographic Medicine Research—Coast, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kilifi, Kenya
  • Victor Mung’ala-Odera, Center for Geographic Medicine Research—Coast, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kilifi, Kenya
  • Eddie Chengo, Center for Geographic Medicine Research—Coast, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kilifi, Kenya
  • Michael Kihara, Center for Geographic Medicine Research—Coast, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Kilifi, Kenya
  • Brian G Neville, Neuroscience Unit, University College London, Institute of Child Health, London, UK
  • Charles Newton, Neuroscience Unit, University College London, Institute of Child Health, London, UK
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Publication Date
1-1-2012
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Abstract

Abstract: The aims of this study were to record behavioral problems in children with epilepsy (CWE), compare the prevalence with that reported among healthy children without epilepsy, and investigate the risk factors. A child behavioral questionnaire for parents comprising 15 items was administered to the main caregiver of 108 CWE and 108 controls matched for age in Kilifi, Kenya. CWE had a higher mean score for reported behavioral problems than controls (6.9 vs 4.9, t=4.7, P

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This work was published before the author joined Aga Khan University.

Citation Information
Symon M Kariuki, Amina Abubakar, Penny A Holding, Victor Mung’ala-Odera, et al.. "Behavioral problems in children with epilepsy in rural Kenya" Epilepsy & Behavior Vol. 23 Iss. 1 (2012) p. 41 - 46
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