Knowledge, Practice and Attitude towards Epilepsy and Associated Factors among Adults in Goncha Siso Enesie Woreda Rural Kebeles, East Gojjam, Ethiopia 2016

Zeleke, Haymanot; Gualu, Tenaw; Sharew, Yewbmirt; Alem, Girma

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“…However, this finding is lower than a study done in Ethiopia, East Gojjam (65.7%). 20 This inconsistency could be due to differences in socio-demographic status, the majority of participants in our study are illiterate and live in rural areas. Our result is also lower than studies conducted in Jimma (70%) and Iran (87.9%).…”

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“…For the quantitative study, sample size has calculated using a previous study done in the East Gojjam zone as 65.7% of the participants have a favorable attitude toward epilepsy patients. 20 This was calculated using a single population proportion formula. The following assumptions were taken in to consideration to come up with the final sample size; Zα /2 = 1.96 confidence level (CI) = 95%, margin of error (d) = 5%.…”

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“…It was adapted and modified from different kinds of literatures. 17,[20][21][22] The questionnaire has five components: socio-demographic characteristics, Health facility-related factors, experience with epilepsy, knowledge about epilepsy, and attitude towards epilepsy. To measure knowledge (17) items were used (4 Yes/No items, 2 single answer multiples choose and 3 multiples choose with multiple answers).…”

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“…Based on this those who scored >50% (9−17 points) were considered as having good knowledge about epilepsy. 20,23 Attitude Towards Epilepsy Patients…”

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“…Those who scored >50% or greater than or equal to 7 items from attitude-related questions were considered as having a favorable attitude. 20,23…”

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Community Attitude Towards Epilepsy Patients and Associated Factors in South Achefer District, Northwest Ethiopia: A Mixed-Methods Study

Tirukelem¹,

Nigatu²,

Angaw³

et al. 2021

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Background: Epilepsy, defined as seizure activity that is recurrent, unpredictable, and typically unprovoked. It is one of the most common disorders of the nervous system. Sociocultural attitudes in many African nations continue to have a negative impact on epilepsy management. It has been found that stigma and discrimination against people with epilepsy are more devastating and harmful than the illness itself. This is mainly attributed to misconceptions about the disease with fear and fright of the public on confronting an epileptic seizure. So, the current study assesses the community's attitude toward epilepsy patients and associated factors towards epilepsy in South Achefer District, Northwest Ethiopia. Methods: Community-based cross-sectional study triangulated with the qualitative method was conducted from March 1 to May 30, 2020 in South Achefer District. A systematic sampling technique was used to select a total of 762 individuals. Data were collected by faceto-face interview using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Logistic regression analysis was performed and P < 0.05 with a 95% confidence interval was considered to measure statistically significant variables. For the qualitative study participants were selected purposively. Focus Group Discussion, key Informant Interview, and Individual Depth Interview were conducted until it reaches the point of saturation. Thematic analysis was done by using an open code software version 4.2. Results: A total of 753 respondents participated which gave a 98.8% response rate. Among those 60.8% (95% CI: 57.2-64.3) were found to have a favorable attitude towards epilepsy patients. Being informed about epilepsy (AOR=1.47; 95% CI, 1.02-2.11), witnessing seizure in the past (AOR=1.6; 95% CI, 1.14-2.27), and having good knowledge about epilepsy (AOR=2.08; CI, 1.49-2.89) were the variables that showed statistically significant association with a favorable attitude. Conclusion: The favorable attitude of the community towards epilepsy patients was found high in the study area. Information about epilepsy, witnessing seizure, and knowledge about epilepsy showed a significant association with attitude. Therefore, health professional and health extension workers should provide a larger and comprehensive community-based education to enhance people's knowledge about epilepsy to bring attitude change against a negative attitude towards epilepsy.

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“…Based on this those who scored >50% (9−17 points) were considered as having good knowledge about epilepsy. 20,23 Attitude Towards Epilepsy Patients…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Those who scored >50% or greater than or equal to 7 items from attitude-related questions were considered as having a favorable attitude. 20,23…”

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Community Attitude Towards Epilepsy Patients and Associated Factors in South Achefer District, Northwest Ethiopia: A Mixed-Methods Study

Tirukelem¹,

Nigatu²,

Angaw³

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“The understanding and attitude toward epilepsy in the Souss‐Massa region of Morocco”

Tani

Adali

2023

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Unfavorable public attitude toward people with epilepsy in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta‐analysis study

Srahbzu

Irawan

Halász³

et al. 2023

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ObjectiveThis systematic review and meta‐analysis aims to show the pooled prevalence of unfavorable public attitude toward people with epilepsy (UPATPWE) as well as the effect estimates of associated factors in Ethiopia.MethodsBetween December 1 and 31, 2022, we searched for the English version of published research reports on public attitude toward epilepsy in Ethiopia in PubMed/Medline, Science Direct, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and PsycINFO. The research reports' quality was assessed using the Newcastle‐Ottawa Scale. We extracted the relevant information from the searched papers in a Microsoft Excel format and imported it to STATA version 15.0, for analysis. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analysis (PRISMA) reports guideline was used. A random‐effects meta‐analysis model was used to estimate the Der Simonian and Laird's pooled prevalence of unfavorable public attitude and its associated factors.ResultsNine out of the accessed 104 research papers meeting the pre‐specified criteria were included in this study. The overall pooled prevalence of UPATPWE in Ethiopia is 52.06 (95% CI: 37.54, 66.59), resulting in excommunication, physical punishments, and assaults against people with epilepsy as well as frequent lack of diagnosis and proper treatment. The pooled effect estimates for witnessing a seizure episode were done and it was (AOR = 2.70 [95% CI: 1.13, 6.46]).SignificanceAs interventions and new strategies to change attitudes and facilitate a supportive, positive, and socially inclusive environment for PWE may root in education and scientific research outputs, our result hopefully evokes the policy makers' attention for building a well‐designed and comprehensive health education and campaign strategy.

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Knowledge, Practice and Attitude towards Epilepsy and Associated Factors among Adults in Goncha Siso Enesie Woreda Rural Kebeles, East Gojjam, Ethiopia 2016

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Community Attitude Towards Epilepsy Patients and Associated Factors in South Achefer District, Northwest Ethiopia: A Mixed-Methods Study

Community Attitude Towards Epilepsy Patients and Associated Factors in South Achefer District, Northwest Ethiopia: A Mixed-Methods Study

“The understanding and attitude toward epilepsy in the Souss‐Massa region of Morocco”

Unfavorable public attitude toward people with epilepsy in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta‐analysis study

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