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- Title
Ethiopians’ knowledge of and attitudes toward epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Authors
Woldegeorgis, Beshada Zerfu; Anjajo, Eyosiyas Abreham; Korga, Tesfalem Israel; Yigezu, Berhanu Lijalem; Bogino, Efa Ambaw; Tema, Habtamu Tieka; Alemu, Henok Berhanu; Boda, Tesfalem Israel; Daba, Dugo Angasa; Gobena, Negeso; Obsa, Mohammed Suleiman
- Abstract
Background: Epilepsy remains one of the world’s most common neurological diseases, but it appears to be widely misunderstood, particularly in under-resourced countries like Ethiopia. Improving individuals’ knowledge and attitude toward epilepsy is critical for reducing the multifaceted impacts of epilepsy. Therefore, in this study, we sought to estimate the pooled levels of good knowledge and a favorable attitude toward epilepsy and also identify the associated factors using available data collected from dierent segments of the population. Methods: Articles were searched in international electronic databases. A standardized Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and STATA software version 16 were used for data extraction and analysis, respectively. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) checklist was used to write this report. The random-eect meta-analysis model was used to estimate Der Simonian-Laird’s pooled eect. Statistical heterogeneity of the meta-analysis was checked via Higgins and Thompson’s I 2 statistics (0–100%), and Cochran’s Q test at P < 0.10. Subgroups, based on the study regions, and sensitivity analyses were also performed. Publication bias was examined subjectively using funnel plots and objectively using the nonparametric rank correlation test of Begg and the regression-based test of Egger for small study eects with P < 0.05 considered to indicate potential publication bias. Furthermore, the Trim-and-fill method of Duval and Tweedie was used to explore sources of publication bias for the favorable level of attitudes toward epilepsy. Result: A total of 12 studies with 6,373 study participants and 10 studies with 5,336 study participants were included to estimate the pooled level of good epilepsy knowledge and favorable attitudes respectively. The overall estimated levels of good epilepsy knowledge and favorable attitudes toward epilepsy among Ethiopians were 47.37% [(95% CI: 35.00, 59.74), I 2 = 99.2, P < 0.001] and 46.83%[(95% CI: 32.75, 60.90), I 2 = 99.2, P < 0.001] respectively. Subgroup analysis revealed that the pooled level of good epilepsy knowledge was 48.51% [(95% CI: 38.95, 58.06), I 2 = 95.6%, P < 0.001] in the Amhara region. Conclusion: In the current review, we found out that there is a huge knowledge gap and an unfavorable level of attitudes towardepilepsy, which demand immediate public health action as well as a targeted policy intervention.
- Subjects
ETHIOPIA; ATTITUDES toward illness; SPREADSHEET software; PUBLICATION bias; ETHIOPIANS; NEUROLOGICAL disorders
- Publication
Frontiers in Neurology, 2023, Vol 14, p1
- ISSN
1664-2295
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3389/fneur.2023.1086622