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Zhi-Jien Chia¹, Kheng-Seang Lim¹, Shu-Ren Lee¹

¹Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Summary

Perceptions of epilepsy vary significantly across different groups, influencing public attitudes. Understanding these complex views is crucial for improving support for people with epilepsy.

Keywords:

Perception Public attitudes toward epilepsy Qualitative Social stigma Stigmatization model

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Psychology
Sociology

Background:

Epilepsy stigma is influenced by culturally dependent perceptions.
Attitudes toward epilepsy vary significantly across different urban subpopulations.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the perceptions associated with attitudes toward epilepsy in various urban subpopulations.
To understand how cultural factors shape public perception and attitudes regarding epilepsy.

Main Methods:

A mixed-method study utilizing the Public Attitude Toward Epilepsy (PATE) scale for quantitative data.
Semi-structured interviews were conducted for qualitative data, with concurrent analysis of both data types.
410 respondents (people with epilepsy, family members, medical students, public) were recruited.

Main Results:

Medical students exhibited the most positive attitudes, followed by people with epilepsy and their family members, with the public showing the least positive attitudes.
Qualitative analysis revealed four main themes: general social values, epilepsy severity and control, abilities of people with epilepsy, and harms/burdens.
A two-dimensional perception model (general-personal, universal-specific) was constructed, highlighting differing focus areas across subgroups (e.g., PWE/FM on abilities, MS/Pb on social values and burdens).

Conclusions:

Perceptions underlying attitudes toward epilepsy are complex and differ across subpopulations, attitude levels, and life domains.
Attitudes are influenced by factors such as general social values, perceived epilepsy severity, and personal burdens.
Understanding these nuanced perceptions is essential for developing targeted interventions to reduce epilepsy stigma.