Original Research
People with Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures: A South African perspective
Submitted: 12 December 2014 | Published: 10 July 2015
About the author(s)
Chrisma Pretorius, Department of Psychology, Stellenbosch University, South AfricaGretha Cronje, Department of Psychology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Abstract
Objectives: The aims of this study were to explore the demographic variables of individuals with PNES in South Africa, to review the available body of research on PNES, and to compare it with our results.
Method: Twenty-two people with PNES, with confirmed video EEG, were recruited by means of convenience sampling from two hospitals. Descriptive statistics were used to describe the demographic variables of the participants.
Results: Internationally comparable results revealed misdiagnoses and low treatment delivery amongst a primarily female population.
Conclusion: This study provided greater insight into individuals with PNES in South Africa, highlighting the need for more information, support, effective treatment and accurate diagnosis of PNES.
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Crossref Citations
1. Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: Comparing what South African healthcare providers communicate to patients at the point of diagnosis against international guidelines
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Epilepsy & Behavior vol: 101 first page: 106399 year: 2019
doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2019.06.042