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Epilepsy and Cluster C Personality Disorders: A Saudi Cross-Sectional Study.

Mohammed A Aljaffer¹, Ahmad H Almadani¹, Ayedh H Alghamdi¹

¹Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Summary

Cluster C personality disorders (PDs) affect 30.6% of epilepsy patients, with lower education and unemployment being risk factors. Early screening for PDs in epilepsy patients is recommended for better outcomes.

Keywords:

Avoidant Dependent Epilepsy Obsessive-compulsive Personality disorders Saudi Arabia

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Area of Science:

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Psychiatry

Background:

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder with significant life impacts.
It is associated with medical and psychiatric comorbidities, including personality disorders (PDs).

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the prevalence of Cluster C personality disorders (PDs) in adult patients with epilepsy (PWE).
To identify factors associated with PDs in this population.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study involving 360 adult PWE at a tertiary care hospital.
Data collected using the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders criteria and custom questionnaires.

Main Results:

Cluster C PDs were found in 30.6% of PWE.
Obsessive-compulsive PD (17.8%) and avoidant PD (9.7%) were most common.
Lower educational level, unemployment, and longer epilepsy duration were significantly associated with PDs.

Conclusions:

Cluster C PDs are prevalent in PWE.
Educational level, employment status, and epilepsy duration are associated with PDs.
Screening for PDs in PWE is crucial for early detection and intervention.