Objective To review the evidence of felt and enacted stigma and attitudes toward persons
living with epilepsy, and their determining factors. Methods Thirteen databases were …

Background Toxoplasmosis is an important, widespread, parasitic infection caused by
Toxoplasma gondii. The chronic infection in immunocompetent patients, usually considered …

Epilepsy is a brain disease characterized by abnormal electrical activity causing seizures or
unusual behaviour, sensations and sometimes loss of awareness. It carries neurological …

Objective This systematic review identified papers that described epilepsy misconceptions
or stigma in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and research interventions focused on reducing …

Eighty percent of people with epilepsy (PWE) reside in low-income countries where stigma
contributes substantially to social and medical morbidity. Peer support groups (PSGs) are …

Women with epilepsy (WWE) face specific challenges throughout their lifespan due to the
effects of seizures and antiepileptic drugs on hormonal function, potentially affecting both …

Socioeconomic status (SES) is an important risk factor for many neurological disorders and
a determinant of health outcomes and quality of life, especially for individuals with …

Page 1 World Health Organization Improving the lives of people with www epilepsy: a
technical brief и Page 2 Improving the lives of people with epilepsy: a technical brief World …

Objectives People with epilepsy were (PWE) reported to have poorer employment rate.
However, the methodologies used differ greatly from one study to another, making global …

Epilepsy is the most common neurological condition in sub-Saharan Africa. A significant
number of people with epilepsy in low-and middle-income countries do not receive formal …