Attitudes and perceptions towards epilepsy in an onchocerciasis-endemic region of Tanzania: a mixed approach to determine the magnitude and driving factors

Despite high awareness of epilepsy, there is insufficient understanding, negative attitudes, and perceptions, including misconceptions and stigma about this neurologic condition. Community-based education programmes are essential for promoting proper healthcare-seeking behaviour and dispelling myths.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
BMC Public Health
Published
2024-09-27
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20108-5
Citations
3
Primary Topic
Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
1.17

Funders

Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Attitudes and perceptions towards epilepsy in an onchocerciasis-endemic region of Tanzania: a mixed approach to determine the magnitude and driving factors

Pendo F Magili, Charles R. Newton, Vivian Mushi, Henrika Kimambo et al.
3 citations
BMC Public Health
Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
1.17
article

Attitudes and perceptions towards epilepsy in an onchocerciasis-endemic region of Tanzania: a mixed approach to determine the magnitude and driving factors

Pendo F Magili, Charles R. Newton, Vivian Mushi, Henrika Kimambo, Bruno P. Mmbando, Josemir W. A. S. Sander, Robert Colebunders, Winifrida Kidima, Arjune Sen, Rahel Elishilia Kaaya, Isolide S. Massawe, Sloan Mahone, Dan Bhwana, Herieth F Hyera, William Matuja
article en
3 citations

Abstract

Despite high awareness of epilepsy, there is insufficient understanding, negative attitudes, and perceptions, including misconceptions and stigma about this neurologic condition. Community-based education programmes are essential for promoting proper healthcare-seeking behaviour and dispelling myths.

BMC Public HealthVol. 24(1)
University of Antwerp (BE), Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ), University of Dar es Salaam (TZ), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (GB), Sichuan University (CN), Oxford Research Group (GB), Kenya Medical Research Institute (KE), University of Oxford (GB), West China Hospital of Sichuan University (CN), Museum of the History of Science (GB), Muhimbili National Hospital (TZ), Science Oxford (GB), Stichting Epilepsie Instellingen Nederland (NL), National Institute for Medical Research (TZ), University College London (GB), Epilepsy Society (GB)
National Institute for Health and Care Research, Department of Health and Social Care
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 21%
Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
1.17
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.