Knowledge about and Attitude towards Epilepsy among Menit Community Southwest Ethiopia

摘要

BackgroundNearly 80% of the people with epilepsy are found in developing countries, where epilepsy remains a major public health problem, not only because of its health implications but also for its social, cultural, psychological and economic effects. The objective of this study was to assess knowledge and attitude of Menit community in Benchi-Maji Zone as regards epilepsy.