Nodding syndrome in northern Uganda: Overview and community perspectives
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Date
2013
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Epilepsy & Behavior
Abstract
The increasing prevalence of nodding syndrome in northern Uganda has generated a wide range of speculations
with respect to etiology and natural history of and best possible medical treatment for this mysterious seizure
disorder. Despite in-depth investigations by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and
theMinistry of Health in Uganda, no clear causal factors have emerged. At the same time, northern Uganda communities
are voicing concern for their lack of knowledge about nodding syndrome. The purpose of this commentary
is to summarize northern Uganda community perceptions of this syndrome. These reflections demonstrate
the need for larger investigations into the impact of nodding syndrome and other seizure disorders on local communities
both in northern Uganda and throughout the world, in particular rural areas of resource poor countries.
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Keywords
Nodding syndrome, Uganda, Psychosocial, Socioeconomic
Citation
Mitchell, K. B., Kornfeld, J., Adiama, J., Mugenyi, A., Schmutzhard, E., Ovuga, E., ... & Winkler, A. S. (2013). Nodding syndrome in northern Uganda: overview and community perspectives. Epilepsy & Behavior, 26(1), 22-24. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.yebeh.2012.10.030