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Perceived stigma and associated factors among children and adolescents with epilepsy in south western Uganda: A cross sectional study

Abstract

PURPOSE: To determine the prevalence of perceived stigma and its associated factors among children and adolescents with epilepsy in southwestern Uganda. METHODS: We conducted a cross sectional study at a large referral hospital and a small rural health facility in Mbarara district, southwestern Uganda. Participants were aged 6-18 years being managed for epilepsy for at least 3 months, with no medical emergencies. Perceived stigma was measured …

Authors

Kirabira J; Nakawuki M; Fallen R; Zari Rukundo G

Journal

Seizure, Vol. 57, , pp. 50–55

Publisher

Elsevier

Publication Date

4 2018

DOI

10.1016/j.seizure.2018.03.008

ISSN

1059-1311