Neurocysticercosis and cognitive impairment among people with epilepsy in Taenia solium endemic regions of rural southern Tanzania: A hospital-based cross-sectional study in mental health clinics of selected sites in Tanzania.

Charles E MakasiBernard NgowiMichael J MahandeTamara M WelteDominik StelzleGodfrey GugaVeronika SchmidtCharlotte RütherYakobo LemaUlrich Fabien ProdjinothoAndrew KilaleClarissa Prazeres da CostaBlandina T MmbagaAndrea S Winkler

Published in: Epilepsy & behavior : E&B (2024)

Our study found a 22.2% prevalence of neurocysticercosis (NCC) among PWE. Cognitive impairment was present in 11.8% of PWE but was not significantly associated with NCC. Socioeconomic and educational factors may play a larger role in cognitive impairment among PWE.

Keyphrases

cognitive impairment
mental health
primary care
risk factors
south africa
mental illness