Community knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding epilepsy in Mahenge, Tanzania: A socio-anthropological study in an onchocerciasis-endemic area with a high prevalence of epilepsy

CONCLUSION: Epilepsy is a major health burden and public health concern in the Mahenge area. The negative attitudes toward PWE and misconceptions about the causes of epilepsy contribute to delays in seeking care at health facilities. Findings from this study will be used to optimize the comprehensive community-based epilepsy treatment program that was recently initiated in the area.PMID:35101841 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2022.108568

Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - February 1, 2022 Category: Neurology Authors: Bruno P Mmbando Dan K Bhwana Isolide S Massawe Pendo Magili Sloan Mahone Williams Makunde Adiel K Mushi Robert Colebunders Source Type: research