Epileptic seizure first aid practices of publics in Northwest Ethiopia 2021: Unsafe practices of nearly three-fourths of the community

ABSTRACT:

Background

Religious and sociocultural beliefs influence how people with epilepsy (PWE) are treated and cared for. Many communities in Africa and other developing countries, including Ethiopia, believe that epilepsy is caused by evil spirits and should be treated with herbal plants by traditional doctors and religious leaders. The combination of these sociocultural beliefs and the level of community awareness of epilepsy affect first aid practices in the management of epileptic seizures.

Objective

This study aimed to assess epileptic seizure first aid practice of public and its associated factors in Northwest Ethiopia, south Gondar zone, Amhara, Ethiopia 2021.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted using a previously adapted standard questi

SUBMITTER: Asnakew S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9705738 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature