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Asaminew Habtamu1, Rahel Argaw2, Wagari Tuli2
1Institute of Health Science, School of Nursing, Department of Emergency Medicine and Critical Care Nursing, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia.
Insights
Pediatric seizures are a common neurological issue in children, with generalized seizures being most prevalent. Family history and birthplace are significant risk factors for childhood seizures.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Epilepsy is a prevalent chronic neurological condition in children globally, with varying severity.
- Pediatric seizures can result from infections, brain injuries, or anatomical abnormalities.
- Limited research exists on pediatric seizures in Ethiopia, necessitating local studies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and associated factors of pediatric seizures.
- To analyze data from children admitted to Tikur Anbessa pediatric emergency.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective, institution-based cross-sectional study analyzed 256 patient charts.
- Data was collected using a checklist and analyzed with descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression.
- Variables with p<0.25 in bivariate analysis were included in multivariate analysis.
Main Results:
- The study included 256 patients, with 60.5% being male.
- Generalized seizures were the most common type observed.
- Family history and birthplace were significantly correlated with pediatric seizures (AOR=2.68, p=0.02 and AOR=2.8, p=0.04).
Conclusions:
- Generalized seizures are the most frequent form of pediatric convulsions.
- Family history and birthplace are identified as key risk factors for pediatric seizures.
- Healthcare providers should focus on identified risk factors to manage childhood seizures effectively.
Background:
One of the most prevalent medical problems affecting kids is epilepsy, which is the most prevalent chronic neurological condition in kids in both developed and developing nations. The spectrum of diseases that make up childhood epilepsy syndromes ranges from mild to potentially fatal. Children may experience seizures due to a variety of illnesses, such as infection, severe brain injury, and anatomical deformity. It is the foremost visit calculates in neurological and cognitive impedance in children in low-income countries as well as the foremost common reason for pediatric clinic confirmations in children from destitute countries. All things considered, constrained things have been conducted in Ethiopia. Hence, this ponder points to survey the size and related variables of pediatric seizures among children conceded to Tikur Anbessa pediatric emergency.
Methods:
By looking through 256 patient charts, an institution-based retrospective cross-sectional analysis was done. Data collection utilized a systematic checklist that had been evaluated beforehand. The EpiData version 4.4.2.2 was used to enter the data, which was then exported for analysis to the SPSS version 25. Binary logistic regression and descriptive statistics were employed. Variables from the bivariate analysis that had a p-value of less than 0.25 were carried over to multivariate analysis. The strength and existence of the link were assessed using adjusted odds ratios with a 95% confidence interval and a p-value of 0.05, respectively.
Result:
Patients' ages ranged from 3.7 to 2.8 years on average. 4.5% of patients had seizures, and 155 of them (60.5%) were men, with a male-to-female ratio of (1.5 : 1). Males and females experienced seizures on average at 1.3 (95% CI: 1.1, 1.5) and 2 (95% CI: 1.6, 2.5) years old, respectively. AOR: 2.68 (95% CI: 1.192, 6.68, p = 0.02) and AOR: 2.8 (95% CI: 2.576, 5.302, p = 0.04) both demonstrated statistically significant correlations with pediatric seizure.
Conclusion:
A vast number of children experienced convulsions, with generalized seizures being the most prevalent form. The chances of a child having a seizure were linked to their family history and where they were born. Therefore, health workers and other people who are involved in healthcare need to work harder on the factors that they have already identified.
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