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Childhood epilepsy

Muhammad Akbar Malik1, Rana Muhammad Akram, Muhammad Arif Tarar

  • 1Department of Paediatric Neurology, The Children's Hospital, and Department of Paediatrics, King Edward Medical University, Lahore. docmalikpk2000@yahoo.co.in

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|February 22, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Childhood epilepsy affects 7.0/1000 children in Gujranwala, Pakistan, with an 88% treatment gap. Area vaccinators can help bridge this gap in underserved communities.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Public Health
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Childhood epilepsy presents a significant public health challenge globally.
  • Understanding community-based prevalence and treatment access is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the community-based prevalence of childhood epilepsy.
  • To assess the treatment gap in rural and urban populations in Punjab, Pakistan.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study was conducted in Gujranwala District, Pakistan.
  • Door-to-door surveys were performed in randomly selected Union Councils.
  • Active epilepsy cases were confirmed by qualified pediatricians and neurologists.

Main Results:

  • The prevalence of childhood epilepsy was 7.0/1000 children.
  • Prevalence was similar in urban and rural areas.
  • An 88% treatment gap was identified, with 66% of patients managed by unqualified personnel.

Conclusions:

  • Childhood epilepsy is prevalent in both urban and rural Gujranwala.
  • Integrating area vaccinators into screening and referral programs can help reduce the treatment gap.
  • Utilizing existing resources like vaccinators offers a cost-effective approach to improve epilepsy care.
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