Knowledge, attitudes, and stigma towards epilepsy in different walks of life: a study in Georgia.
Epilepsy Behav
; 27(2): 315-8, 2013 May.
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ABSTRACT
We conducted a survey to assess public awareness of epilepsy and stigma expression in different social groups in Tbilisi, Georgia. Respondents were divided into those from a medical or paramedical background, those with a nonmedical professional background, and a group with unskilled workers or unemployed individuals. One thousand and sixteen people completed a Knowledge, Attitude and Perception questionnaire. Medical and paramedical professionals had a better general knowledge about epilepsy, its possible causes, and its nature, but their views on treatment and attitudes towards epilepsy were the same or worse when compared to the other groups. Of the respondent, 14% would not let their children play with people with epilepsy, and 75% would not allow their children to marry a person with epilepsy. Nearly a third of teachers considered epilepsy a psychiatric disorder. This suggests a high degree of stigma towards epilepsy in Georgia. Increasing awareness is crucial to ameliorate this.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Actitud Frente a la Salud
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Epilepsia
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Estigma Social
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Qualitative_research
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Risk_factors_studies
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Epilepsy Behav
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS DO COMPORTAMENTO
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NEUROLOGIA
Año:
2013
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Article