Association between cognitive impairment and antiseizure medication adherence among people with epilepsy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

CONCLUSIONS: There is a high rate of cognitive impairment and non-adherence to ASMs in PWE living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Poor ASM adherence is a possible risk factor for cognitive impairment. PWE can benefit from interventions to improve ASM adherence, physical exercise, and better educational attainment.PMID:38295505 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109651

Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - January 31, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: Blen Mamo Anteneh M Feyissa Tariku Mengesha Biniyam A Ayele Yared Mamushet Yifru Source Type: research