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A Multimodal Imaging- and Stimulation-based Method of Evaluating Connectivity-related Brain Excitability in Patients with Epilepsy
Published on: November 13, 2016
Assessment of stigmatization and self-esteem in patients with epilepsy
Gülden Atan1, Fatma Gündüz Oruç2, Kemal Atan3
1School of Health, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Van, TURKEY.
Aim:
This study was conducted to examine the relationship between stigmatization and self-esteem of patients with epilepsy.
Methods:
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.
Results:
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).
Conclusion:
The research study revealed that patient with epilepsy have a high perception of stigma and low selfesteem levels.
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