Prevalence of epilepsy in the rural area of the Bolivian Gran Chaco: usefulness of telemedicine and impact of awareness campaigns.

Valeria Todaro Loretta GiulianoCalogero Edoardo CiceroLudovica SpinaChiara ColliSenovia CuellarFrancesco CosmiEstela VilteAlessandro BartoloniElizabeth Blanca Crespo GómezAlessandra Nicoletti

Published in: Epilepsia open (2022)

This study shows a prevalence estimate close to those reported for LMIC. Simple videoconsultation and specific apps may be valuable tools in epidemiological research. Awareness campaigns are important allies for a full case identification, particularly in contexts where higher rates of stigma are recorded.

Keyphrases

risk factors
south africa
mental illness
social support
bioinformatics analysis
hiv infected