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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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) …
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
Income Countries. In Uganda, the highest burden is among young rural people. We aimed …