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Table 2 Summary of primary studies reporting correlates of anti-epileptic medication non-adherence among adults with epilepsy in Ethiopian, 2019(n = 7)

From: A systematic review and meta-analysis of anti-epileptic medication non-adherence among people with epilepsy in Ethiopia

Authors’ name and publication year of primary studies

Determinant factors of anti-epileptic medication non-adherence

Sex

Educational status

Marital status

Comorbid illnessa

Substance use or drug abusea

Health information

Medical follow-up

Seizure control

Drug availability

Residency

Perceived stigma

AED side effecta

Asmamaw et al., 2016 [47]

   

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Gizachew et al., 2018 [48]

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Melak et al., 2017 [56]

 

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Yirga et al., 2019 [46]

   

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Temesgen et al., 2016 [22]

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Maregu et al., 2017 [55]

   

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Hiwot et al. 2014 [53]

 

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  1. aFactors included in this meta-analysis