Prevalence of Epileptics in an Endemic Onchocerciasis Focus in Haut-Katanga/DR Congo

Criss Koba Mjumbe; Chadrack Kabeya Diyoka; Oscar Luboya Numbi; Beatrice Koba Bora

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Prevalence of Epileptics in an Endemic Onchocerciasis Focus in Haut-Katanga/DR Congo

Criss Koba Mjumbe, Chadrack Kabeya Diyoka, Oscar Luboya Numbi, Beatrice Koba Bora

Published in International Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy (Volume 8, Issue 2)

Received: 20 June 2022 Accepted: 19 July 2022 Published: 9 January 2023

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Abstract

Background: Epilepsy is a real public health problem in the world. Epilepsy is a cause of excess mortality and is a major cause of stigmatization and/or social discrimination. Given the existence of a link between onchocerchosis and epilepsy mentioned in previous studies. Objective: The main objective of this study is to determine the prevalence of epileptics in the endemic onchocerciasis focus in the Kafubu health zone in Haut Katanga/DRC. Method: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. The sample size consisted of 500 households for a total population of 3451 inhabitants. Result: The number of epileptics was 93, ie a prevalence of 2.7%, of which 54% were female and 46% male; the average age of onset of epilepsy was 10.4±3.7 years. 5.4% of people living with epilepsy reported visual impairment. The village most affected by epilepsy was Sambwa, with agriculture as the main activity of the heads of households of epileptics in all the villages. Conclusion: The management of epilepsy with antiepileptics and good nutrition can reduce the morbidity and mortality observed in our environment.

Published in	International Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy (Volume 8, Issue 2)
DOI	10.11648/j.ijnpt.20220802.11
Page(s)	6-10
Creative Commons	This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited.
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Prevalence, Epilepsy, Onchocerciasis Focus, Lubumbashi

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Criss Koba Mjumbe, Chadrack Kabeya Diyoka, Oscar Luboya Numbi, Beatrice Koba Bora. (2023). Prevalence of Epileptics in an Endemic Onchocerciasis Focus in Haut-Katanga/DR Congo. International Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy, 8(2), 6-10. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijnpt.20220802.11

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Criss Koba Mjumbe; Chadrack Kabeya Diyoka; Oscar Luboya Numbi; Beatrice Koba Bora. Prevalence of Epileptics in an Endemic Onchocerciasis Focus in Haut-Katanga/DR Congo. Int. J. Neurol. Phys. Ther. 2023, 8(2), 6-10. doi: 10.11648/j.ijnpt.20220802.11

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Criss Koba Mjumbe, Chadrack Kabeya Diyoka, Oscar Luboya Numbi, Beatrice Koba Bora. Prevalence of Epileptics in an Endemic Onchocerciasis Focus in Haut-Katanga/DR Congo. Int J Neurol Phys Ther. 2023;8(2):6-10. doi: 10.11648/j.ijnpt.20220802.11

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Criss Koba Mjumbe

Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo
Chadrack Kabeya Diyoka

Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo
Oscar Luboya Numbi

Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo
Beatrice Koba Bora

Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Lubumbashi, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of Congo

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Criss Koba Mjumbe, Chadrack Kabeya Diyoka, Oscar Luboya Numbi, Beatrice Koba Bora. Prevalence of Epileptics in an Endemic Onchocerciasis Focus in Haut-Katanga/DR Congo. Int J Neurol Phys Ther. 2023;8(2):6-10. doi: 10.11648/j.ijnpt.20220802.11

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