Research Article

Depression and Anxiety among Patients with Epilepsy and Multiple Sclerosis: UAE Comparative Study

Table 3

Comparative Rates of depression in PWE compared to PWMS.

Disorder Epilepsy group (%)MS (%)OR (95% CI) value

Depression
 Present64 (28.7%)28 (17.5%)1.9 (1.114–3.06) 0.05
 Absent114 (71.3%)132 (82.5%)
Anxiety
 Present42 (26.2%)32 (20%)1.42 (0.62–2.98) 0.5
 Absent118 (73.3%)128 (80%)