Abstract:1.1. Objective: Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is one of incapacitating side effect of neuroleptics. It has been implicated in the morbidity, functional impairment, stigma and overall poor prognosis of patients with schizophrenia. However, there is little information from Ethiopia. Therefore, we conducted a cross-sectional study among 161 schizophrenia patients who were admitted and on follow up at two public hospitals in Addis Ababa. We assessed TD using the Abnormal Involuntary Movement Scale. Associated factors We… Show more
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