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Knowledge and attitudes of preclinical and clinical medical students toward epilepsy: A cross-sectional study from Turkey.
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Selcuk University Medical Faculty, Fifth Year Medical Student, Konya, Turkey.
Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the epilepsy-related knowledge and attitudes toward epilepsy in medical students. In addition, these parameters were evaluated according to national geographic regions, preclinical and clinical characteristics.
Methods: This study was a cross-sectional, observational design and it was conducted among medical students in a centrally located city, Turkey.
A call for better information about epilepsy: The next of kin perspective.
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National Centre for Epilepsy, Division of Clinical Neuroscience, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway. Electronic address:
Purpose: For next of kin (NK) to people with epilepsy (PWE) insufficient knowledge about the disease might have a negative impact on disease management, utilization of the health care system and conveyance of attitudes in the society. The aim of this study was to investigate to which degree Norwegian NK to PWE called for and obtained relevant information about different epilepsy-related issues.
Methods: We invited NK visiting the homepage of the Norwegian Epilepsy Association to complete an online questionnaire regarding information about epilepsy.
Effect of familiarity and knowledge about epilepsy on associated cultural stereotypes in French society.
Epilepsy Behav
December 2024
Univ. Lille, ULR 4072 - PSITEC - Psychologie: Interactions, Temps, Emotions, Cognition, F-59000 Lille, France. Electronic address:
People with epilepsy face stigma that impacts numerous aspects of their daily lives. Although the stigma surrounding people with epilepsy has been extensively documented, the mechanisms underlying it-such as cultural stereotypes-remain to be explored. Cultural stereotypes are widely shared beliefs within a cultural context about attributes typically associated with members of a particular group.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImpact of problem-based learning on stigma toward epilepsy among medical students: An intervention verification study.
Epilepsy Behav
December 2024
Division of Child Neurology, Department of Brain and Neurosciences, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago, Japan.
Introduction: Stigma toward epilepsy is widespread not only among the general population but also among healthcare professionals. Therefore, the necessity of providing educational opportunities for epilepsy from an early stage in student education has been emphasized. Recently, problem-based learning (PBL) has gained importance in higher education, with reports indicating that it not only enhances knowledge but also reduces stigma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAttitudes and perceptions towards epilepsy in an onchocerciasis-endemic region of Tanzania: a mixed approach to determine the magnitude and driving factors.
BMC Public Health
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National Institute for Medical Research, Tanga Research Centre, Tanga, Tanzania.
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- Epilepsy is a major public health issue in Tanzania, particularly in Mahenge, where stigma and misconceptions significantly impact the lives of affected individuals.
- A study involving 778 participants revealed that while most were aware of epilepsy, their knowledge was low, leading to negative attitudes and misconceptions about the disorder's causes, such as witchcraft and hereditary factors.
- Stigma towards individuals with epilepsy was prevalent, resulting in social isolation and barriers to education, with traditional healers often being the first point of treatment despite the lack of understanding of the condition.
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