Epilepsy misconceptions and stigma reduction interventions in sub-Saharan Africa, a systematic review.

Kaddumukasa M, Kaddumukasa MN, Buwembo W, Munabi IG, Blixen C, Lhatoo S, Sewankambo N, Katabira E, Sajatovic M. Epilepsy misconceptions and stigma reduction interventions in sub-Saharan Africa, a systematic review. Epilepsy & behavior : E&B. 2018 Jun 12;85(85). 21-27. PMID: 29906697 [PubMed]

Abstract

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