Assessment of stigmatization and self-esteem in patients with epilepsy

Assessment of stigmatization and self-esteem in patients with epilepsy

•Stigma is a significant issue for patient with epilepsy.•Patients with epilepsy had high levels of stigma and low self-esteem.•Patient with low self-esteem and high stigma perception should be treated using through a multidisciplinary team approach. This study was conducted to examine the relations...

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Published in:Epilepsy & behavior Vol. 156; p. 109847
Main Authors: ATAN, Gülden, ORUÇ, Fatma GÜNDÜZ, ATAN, Kemal
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01-07-2024
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Cross-Sectional Studies
Epilepsy
Epilepsy - psychology
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nursing
Self Concept
Self-Esteem
Social Stigma
Stereotyping
Stigmatization
Surveys and Questionnaires
Turkey - epidemiology
Young Adult
Turkey
Nursing
Stigmatization
Epilepsy
Self-Esteem
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Summary:•Stigma is a significant issue for patient with epilepsy.•Patients with epilepsy had high levels of stigma and low self-esteem.•Patient with low self-esteem and high stigma perception should be treated using through a multidisciplinary team approach. This study was conducted to examine the relationship between stigmatization and self-esteem of patients with epilepsy. This cross-sectional study was conducted with 216 patients at a university hospital in Van, a province in eastern Turkey. The researcher prepared the data collection tools, including a personal information form, Jacoby Stigma Scale and the Rosenberg self-esteem scale, in line with the literature. The Jacoby stigma scale was applied to assess stigma. Data analysis was performed using t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Tukey, LSD coefficient. The mean total stigmatization score of patients with epilepsy was 21.11 ± 10.00, while the mean total self-esteem score was 20.26 ± 5.16. The study found a significant negative correlation between stigmatization and self-esteem scores (r = -0.411; p < 0.05). The research study revealed that patient with epilepsy have a high perception of stigma and low selfesteem levels.
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ISSN:1525-5050
1525-5069
1525-5069
DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109847