Prevalence and factors associated with depressive symptoms among patients with epilepsy in Ethiopia: a national-based systematic review and meta-analysis

ConclusionWe found that depressive symptoms affects at least four out of ten patients with epilepsy, indicating an immense burden. Depressive symptoms were extremely prevalent in those who had high levels of stigma, a monthly seizure frequency of once or more, and perceived stress. Therefore, physicians should take extra precautions when treating patients with epilepsy who have certain conditions.Systematic review registrationThis study was registered according to The International Prospective Register of Systemic Review (PROSPERO) with the registration ID (CRD42023484308).
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research