TỶ LỆ HIỆN MẮC VÀ TỶ LỆ MẮC MỚI ĐỘNG KINH TẠI TỈNH AN GIANG

Abstract

Background: Epilepsy is an important healthcare problem that occurs in every society across the world regardless of any difference in sex, age and ethnicity. Epidemiologic studies are important for providing a common ground and determining the factors associated with the disease. The objective of our study was to determine the prevalence and incidence of epilepsy for the population in the An Giang province. Patients and methods: Cross-sectional study design including 864 persons who admitted to An giang hospital from February 1^st 2020 to August 31 ^th 2020. Results: The study was conducted on 160.236 residents in An Giang province, the results show that the overall prevalence of epilepsy in An Giang province is 539/100.000 people, of which active epilepsy is 108/100.000 people. Among 864 epilepsy patients selected into the study sample, the results of generalized seizures accounted for 68,2%, partial seizures accounted for 27,4%, and unclassified seizures accounted for 4,4%. Males accounted for 63,19% more than females, primary education level accounted for 42,5%, epilepsy caused by brain tumors accounted for 2,3%, traumatic brain injury accounted for 8,9%, stroke accounted for 21,3%. Conclusion: The prevalence of epilepsy in the population of An Giang province is 539/100.000 people. The annual incidence of epilepsy is 108/100.000 people. Epilepsy are more common in rural and urban areas than in mountainous areas.