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Tolesa Fanta
Tolesa Fanta
Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital,
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
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Research Article
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Perceived Stigma among Patients with Epilepsy in Ethiopia
Author(s): Tolesa Fanta, Telake Azale, Dawit Assefa and Mekbit GetachewTolesa Fanta, Telake Azale, Dawit Assefa and Mekbit Getachew
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. There are limited researches conducted on perceived stigma and associated factors among patients with epilepsy in developing countries including Ethiopia. Methods: Hospital based cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted from May 1, 2013 to May 30, 2013 G.C. All patients with epilepsy in Ethiopia were source population. Patients with epilepsy treated from neuropsychiatric department at Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital during study period were the study population. The sample size was determined using single population proportion formula and 347 subjects were selected by using systematic r.. View More»
DOI: 10.4172/2378-5756.1000325