We examine current understanding of the minority disadvantage in the clinical management
of epilepsy. We performed an online literature search using several keywords (race …

The increasing necessity to address and answer questions regarding disparities in epilepsy
among different racial/ethnic groups is not being fulfilled. The present study found that only …

Epilepsy is a common neurological condition throughout the world. Its care involves medical
expertise, but may also bring different cultural challenges. We discuss clinical, social and …

Social factors have been identified as key drivers of epilepsy care, outcomes, and
disparities, but there is a limited understanding of what these factors are and how they …

Purpose: We undertook a systematic review of the evidence on disparities in epilepsy with a
focus on North American data (Canada, United States, and the English‐speaking …

Objective: The purpose of our study was to assess whether race/ethnicity was associated
with seizure remission in pediatric epilepsy. Methods: This was a retrospective population …

We investigated social and demographic factors as they relate to prevalence and incidence
of epilepsy in Washington, DC, a culturally diverse area. Probability-based sampling was …

PURPOSE: Very little is known about the attitudes and behaviors of minorities with epilepsy.
This pilot study explored access to health care, help-seeking behaviors, and adherence to …

Disparities in epilepsy treatment have previously been reported. In the current study, we
examine the role of socioeconomic status, health insurance, place of residence, and …

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to determine whether African-Americans and
Caucasians who receive care at a tertiary epilepsy center can be distinguished on a variety …