
Introduction: Electroencephalography (EEG) is a crucial tool for assessing brain development in children. However, the lack of normative EEG data in Sub-Saharan Africa limits its clinical interpretation. This study aims to describe the baseline EEG profile in healthy Congolese children aged 6 to 12 years in Lubumbashi. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study involved 416 healthy schoolchildren. Resting-state EEGs were recorded using international standards, including hyperventilation and photic stimulation. Parameters analyzed included alpha frequency, amplitude, symmetry, regularity, and eye-opening reactivity. Data were analyzed using Jamovi. Results: The mean alpha frequency was 9.2 Hz, with a significant age-related increase (p < 0.001). EEG tracings were symmetric in 97.6% of children, regular in 91.3%, and reactive to eye-opening in 96.2%. No epileptiform activity was recorded. Non-pathological associated rhythms (mu, theta) were observed in 40–50% of cases. Conclusion: The EEG characteristics observed in these healthy children are broadly comparable to international norms, with some context-specific variations. These findings establish a local EEG reference useful for clinical practice and neurodevelopmental research in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Central Africa, Electroencephalography, EEG norms, Child, Brain development
Central Africa, Electroencephalography, EEG norms, Child, Brain development
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