Public knowledge toward Epilepsy and its determinants in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis

B Girma, J Nigussie, T Tamir, E Bekele - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Epilepsy is a global problem that affects all countries and people of all ages.
However, the disease burden is high in low-and middle-income countries. Poor public …

Stigma and psychosocial problems in patients with epilepsy

K Yeni - Exploration of Neuroscience, 2023 - explorationpub.com
Epilepsy, a prevalent neurological disorder, is characterized by chronic seizures resulting
from abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Adequate medical treatment allows roughly …

Public knowledge and attitude towards epilepsy and its associated factors: community‐based cross‐sectional study, Ethiopia, 2019

AD Wubetu, E Admasu Basha… - … of Environmental and …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Epilepsy is a disease of the brain defined by any of the following conditions.
First, at least two unprovoked (or reflex) seizures occurring greater than 24 hours apart, and …

Barriers to epilepsy care in Central Uganda, a qualitative interview and focus group study involving PLWE and their caregivers

M Kaddumukasa, H Nalubwama, MN Kaddumukasa… - BMC neurology, 2019 - Springer
Background Epilepsy is a common neurological disease with substantial impact on the
subject and their caretakers. This exploratory study identified barriers to care for persons …

Knowledge, attitude and traditional practices towards epilepsy among relatives of PWE (patients with epilepsy) in Marrakesh, Morocco

N Kissani, M Moro, S Arib - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2020 - Elsevier
Epilepsy remains one of the most common neurological diseases in the world but seems to
be widely misunderstood, especially in low-income countries. Patients with epilepsy (PWE) …

Knowledge about epilepsy and factors associated with attitudes toward marrying, employing, and driving people with epilepsy: a cross-sectional survey of Asokore …

T Diby, PG Khumalo, G Anokyewaa-Amponsah… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Due to lack of information and illiteracy, epilepsy remains a stigmatized disease
in sub-Saharan Africa. Objectives The main aim of the study was to determine, among …

Epilepsy beliefs and misconceptions among patient and community samples in Uganda

M Kaddumukasa, PJ Smith, MN Kaddumukasa… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2021 - Elsevier
Objective The objective of the study was to characterize and compare the attitudes, beliefs,
and perceptions about epilepsy across community and patient cohorts in Uganda. Methods …

Exploration of health care providers' knowledge-based care and support given to family members and caregivers of people living with epilepsy

OP Musekwa, L Makhado, A Maphula - Frontiers in Psychology, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction In South Africa, approximately half a million individuals live with epilepsy. This
means that half a million families and caregivers are impacted by epilepsy, with a limited …

Changes in public attitude toward epilepsy in Hungary since 1994. A multicriteria weighting analysis

MS Biresaw, J Vitrai, P Halász, V Correa… - Epilepsia …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Objective To assess the adult Hungarian population's knowledge about and attitude toward
epilepsy and compare the present findings with previous ones in 1994 and 2000. Methods …

Household poverty, schooling, stigma and quality of life in adolescents with epilepsy in rural Uganda

R Anguzu, P Akun, T Katairo, C Abbo, A Ningwa… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2021 - Elsevier
Background Epilepsy remains a leading chronic neurological disorder in Low-and Middle-
Income Countries. In Uganda, the highest burden is among young rural people. We aimed …