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Of 367 eligible participants, 115 (31.3%) had driven in the last year, most on at least a weekly basis. In a multivariable analysis, factors associated with an increased likelihood of driving were having a current license (OR = 10.71, p < 0. 001) and ever having had a license (OR = 3.86, p = 0.003). Younger individuals were also more likely to drive. Lower levels of driving were found in women (OR = 0.31, p < 0.001), individuals who were self-described as disabled (OR = 0.20, p < 0.001), an d those who were employed full-time (OR = 0.43, p = 0.03) or part-time (OR = 0.15, p = 0.005). At some point in the past, 144 individuals experienced one or more seizures while driving, and 98 experienced at least one accident because of a seizure. Of t hose who had accidents, 94% reported property damage, 32% had an injury, and 20% caused injury to others. Despite restrictions, almost one third of individuals with refractory epilepsy drive. Understanding why they do may help identify means of modifyin g this behavior or identifying services that, if provided, would help people with uncontrolled epilepsy forego driving. |
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