Multiple Sclerosis Registry in Kermanshah Province, Iran 2018

Authors

  • ghavimi, Marjan Neurologist, Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  • Razazian, Nazanin Professor, Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  • Siabani, Soraya Assistant Professor, Faculty of Public Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  • Afshari, Daryoush Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  • Fakhri, Negin MSc in Biostatistics, Student Research Committee, Faculty of Health, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  • Khamooshian, Kianoosh Neurologist, Imam Reza Hospital, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
  • Rezaei, Mansour Professor, Department of Biostatistics,Social Development and Health Promotion Research Center,Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran
Abstract:

 Background and purpose: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most prevalent neurological disability in young adults. This study aimed at reporting MS registry in Kermanshah province, Iran 2018. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional study, demographic and clinical characteristics of 353 patients were recorded in MS registry. Data analysis was done in SPSS V25. Results: Patients aged 18-62 years, including 80% females (mean age: 36.1 years) and 20% males (mean age: 37.9 years). Almost 45% were born between 1981 and 1991. Relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) was seen in 72%. Visual symptoms were initial signs of the disease in 37% of the patients. The mean age of onset of the disease was found to be high in patients with primary progressive MS (PPMS) and low in those with progressive-relapsing MS (PRMS). Among the patients, 87% were able to walk at least 100 meters. Conclusion: The epidemiological situation of MS in Kermanshah province is similar to other parts of Iran. Planning according to national programs are suggested for the management and control of this disease in Kermanshah province.

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volume 30  issue 189

pages  147- 152

publication date 2020-10

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