Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002)

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Evaluating Treatment Modalities for Seizure Disorders in Urban Children Aged 6-12 Years in Cape Town, South Africa: Six-Month Outcomes Analysis

Nkosihle Majola, Department of Clinical Research, African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) South Africa
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18752352
Published: July 19, 2002

Abstract

Seizure disorders in urban children aged 6-12 years are a significant health issue in Cape Town, South Africa. Current treatment modalities include medication and, sometimes, surgery. However, there is limited data on their efficacy over six months. A mixed-methods approach will be employed, combining quantitative data from clinical trial outcomes and qualitative insights through interviews with caregivers. Data collection will occur at baseline (pre-treatment), post-intervention (six months after treatment initiation) for both groups receiving different modalities. During the six-month follow-up period, the proportion of children showing significant reduction in seizure frequency was notably higher among those treated with a combination therapy compared to monotherapy alone. This trend is statistically significant ($p < 0.05$). The findings suggest that a combined treatment approach yields better outcomes for children with seizure disorders over six months. Further research should be conducted to validate these results and explore long-term effects of the identified modalities.

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Nkosihle Majola (2002). Evaluating Treatment Modalities for Seizure Disorders in Urban Children Aged 6-12 Years in Cape Town, South Africa: Six-Month Outcomes Analysis. African Archival Science Review, Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18752352

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AfricanGeographyEpidemiologyNeurologyNeuropsychiatryPharmacologyRandomized Controlled Trial

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