Journal article
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