Prevalence and Factors Associated with Perceived Stigma among Patients with Epilepsy in Ethiopia

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Perceived Stigma among Patients with Epilepsy in Ethiopia

Background. Epilepsy stigma is considered to be one of the most important factors that have a negative influence on people with epilepsy. Among all types of stigma perceived stigma further exerts stress and restricts normal participation in society. Methods. Hospital based cross-sectional study was...

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Main Authors:	Tolesa Fanta, Telake Azale, Dawit Assefa, Mekbit Getachew
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:	Psychiatry Journal
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/627345

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