Community's Perception and Attitude towards People with Epilepsy in Ethiopia.
Wubalem FekaduTesfa MekonenShimelash Bitew WorkieTefera Chanie MekonnenMelak MenberuSeble ShewangizawPublished in: Behavioural neurology (2019)
The knowledge about the cause, possible susceptibility, better treatment options, and attitude of the participants were similar to other low-income settings. The negative attitude was high and multidimensional. All stakeholders must work to increase awareness about the cause, symptoms, and treatment options for epilepsy and to decrease the negative attitude of the community.