Self-perceived burden and associated factors in Chinese adult epilepsy patients: a cross-sectional study

B Tang, Y Fu, B Liu, Q Yi - Frontiers in Neurology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Objectives Epilepsy requires long-term or lifelong treatment, and patients are prone to
financial, emotional and psychological burdens that can cause psychological changes …

Historical roots of the stigma of epilepsy: A review of the classic Iranian literature

MF Kouhanjani, SA Hosseini, AA Asadi-Pooya… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2024 - Elsevier
Background The stigma toward epilepsy is a daily challenge for people with epilepsy (PWE)
and can influence the well-being and prognosis of these individuals. However, the cultural …

[HTML][HTML] The effects of self-management education and support on self-efficacy, self-esteem, and quality of life among patients with epilepsy

L Rabiei, M Lotfizadeh, Z Karimi, R Masoudi - Seizure, 2022 - Elsevier
Introduction: Epilepsy is a chronic disease and the most prevalent neurologic condition after
stroke. Self-management (SM) is one of the main components of chronic disease …

[HTML][HTML] Epilepsy stigma among university students in Makkah: a cross-sectional study

AM Alkhotani, AM Alkhotani - Neuropsychiatric Disease and …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Background Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by a persistent propensity to
generate recurring epileptic seizures. Young adults such as university students can bridge …

The relationship between disease self-management and internalized stigmatization in individuals with epilepsy: A sample in eastern Turkey

E Ay, E Ay, N Bingol - Epilepsy Research, 2025 - Elsevier
Background Epilepsy is often misunderstood, leading to fear, stigmatization of patients and
the risk of social discrimination. For some patients, social stigma can be an even bigger …

Commentary: Consensus Guidelines on the Appropriate Use of Brand-Name and Generic Anti-Seizure Medication for the Management of Epilepsy in the Gulf Region

T Alsaadi, A Almadani, J Al-Hashel, A Al Salti… - Neurology and …, 2023 - Springer
Introduction The clinical, social, and economic burden of epilepsy is undeniable. Local
guidance on epilepsy management is limited and needed to address the both use of anti …

Sleep problems in adolescents with epilepsy and their caregivers: associations with behavioural difficulties

İD Çetin, B Şentürk, S Köse, G Aktan… - The Turkish Journal …, 2023 - turkjpediatr.org
Background. The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of sleep problems in
adolescents with epilepsy and their caregivers. We also examined the behavioural …

Assessment of stigmatization and self-esteem in patients with epilepsy

A Gülden, FG Oruç, A Kemal - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2024 - Elsevier
Aim This study was conducted to examine the relationship between stigmatization and self-
esteem of patients with epilepsy. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted with …

Social Support and Psychological Distress of Women in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Cross‐Sectional Study

KK Alharbi, TH Sinky, M Aldomini… - Advances in Public …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Social support is an important determinant of the psychological health of
women. Aim. To examine social support and its association with psychological distress …

Evaluation of Knowledge about Epilepsy among Undergraduate Health Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

AM Alshahrani, N Alotaibi… - International Journal of …, 2024 - thieme-connect.com
Background Greater knowledge of undergraduate health students will provide quality care to
patients with epilepsy. Most previous studies have targeted teachers, health care providers …