Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6013903 | Epilepsy & Behavior | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The study was designed to assess stigma perception among the Guarani population ⺠One hundred thirty-two people completed the Stigma Scale of Epilepsy questionnaire. ⺠A moderate perception of stigma was reported among these communities. ⺠The main determinants of stigma were some psychosocial factors and level of education. ⺠PWE face moderate difficulties in everyday life because of epilepsyârelated stigma.
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Authors
Elisa Bruno, Alessandro Bartoloni, Vito Sofia, Florentina Rafael, Donata Magnelli, Sandra Padilla, Graziella Quattrocchi, Filippo Bartalesi, Higinio Segundo, Mario Zappia, Pierre-Marie Preux, Alessandra Nicoletti,