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Anthony K. Ngugi
Researcher at Aga Khan University
Publications - 49
Citations - 3050
Anthony K. Ngugi is an academic researcher from Aga Khan University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Population & Epilepsy. The author has an hindex of 20, co-authored 44 publications receiving 2572 citations. Previous affiliations of Anthony K. Ngugi include Kenya Medical Research Institute & Wellcome Trust.
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Estimation of the burden of active and life-time epilepsy: A meta-analytic approach
Anthony K. Ngugi,Christian Bottomley,Immo Kleinschmidt,Josemir W. Sander,Charles R. Newton,Charles R. Newton,Charles R. Newton +6 more
TL;DR: To estimate the burden of lifetime epilepsy (LTE) and active epilepsy (AE) and examine the influence of study characteristics on prevalence estimates.
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Incidence of epilepsy A systematic review and meta-analysis
Anthony K. Ngugi,Symon M. Kariuki,Christian Bottomley,Immo Kleinschmidt,Josemir W. Sander,Charles R. Newton +5 more
TL;DR: The results support the need for large population-based incidence studies of epilepsy and provide data that could potentially be used to assess the burden and analyze the trends in incidence of epilepsy.
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The epilepsy treatment gap in developing countries: A systematic review of the magnitude, causes, and intervention strategies
Caroline K. Mbuba,Anthony K. Ngugi,Charles R. Newton,Charles R. Newton,Charles R. Newton,Julie A. Carter +5 more
TL;DR: The TG was mainly attributed to inadequate skilled manpower, cost of treatment, cultural beliefs, and unavailability of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) and should be addressed using different intervention strategies, such as education and supply of AEDs.
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Prevalence of active convulsive epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa and associated risk factors : cross-sectional and case-control studies
Anthony K. Ngugi,Anthony K. Ngugi,Christian Bottomley,Immo Kleinschmidt,Ryan G. Wagner,Ryan G. Wagner,Angelina Kakooza-Mwesige,Kenneth Ayuurebobi Ae-Ngibise,Seth Owusu-Agyei,Honorati Masanja,Gathoni Kamuyu,Rachael Odhiambo,Eddie Chengo,Josemir W. Sander,Charles R. Newton +14 more
TL;DR: In this article, the prevalence and risk factors of active convulsive epilepsy across five centres in sub-Saharan Africa were assessed using large population-based cross-sectional and case-control studies in five Health and Demographic Surveillance System centres: Kilifi, Kenya (Dec 3, 2007-July 31, 2008), Agincourt, South Africa (Aug 4, 2008-Feb 27, 2009), Iganga-Mayuge, Uganda (Feb 2, 2009-Oct 30, 2009); Ifakara, Tanzania (May 4, 2009, Dec 31, 2009; and K
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Risk factors associated with the epilepsy treatment gap in Kilifi, Kenya: a cross-sectional study
Caroline K. Mbuba,Anthony K. Ngugi,Anthony K. Ngugi,Greg Fegan,Greg Fegan,Fredrick Ibinda,Simon N. Muchohi,Christopher Nyundo,Rachael Odhiambo,Tansy Edwards,Peter Odermatt,Peter Odermatt,Julie A. Carter,Charles R. Newton +13 more
TL;DR: The sensitivity and specificity of self-reported adherence is poor, but on the basis of AED detection in blood almost two-thirds of patients with epilepsy were not on treatment; education about epilepsy and making AEDs freely available in health facilities near people with epilepsy should be investigated as potential ways to reduce the epilepsy treatment gap.