Multicentric study of adherence to antiseizure medications among adults with epilepsy attended in neurology departments in Burkina Faso

Studies on adherence to antiseizure medications are rare in Africa while patients do not have access to adequate treatment. The aim of our study was to evaluate the adherence to antiseizure medications among patients with epilepsy followed by the neurology departments in the city of Ouagadougou. Forgetfulness and financial insufficiency were the main causes of treatment interruption. Our study showed that most of the patients were non adherent. Several factors such as place of residence, level of education, and duration of epilepsy influence the level of compliance.