Lived experience of young people with epilepsy in Bahir Dar city government hospitals, Ethiopia, a qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder, which is characterized by persistent derangement of the nervous system due to an abrupt excessive discharge of the group of neurons from the cerebrum. For developing young people with epilepsy coping with the challenges of living with epilepsy and adjusting normative tasks associated with adolescence is stressful in all domains of the lives of young people with epilepsy. But in Ethiopia, published literature regarding the lived experience of young people with epilepsy is lacking.

Objectives

This study aims to explore lived experience of young people with epilepsy.

Methods

A qualitative interview study was conducted in Bahir Dar city government specialized and referral Hospitals, from February to April, 2021

SUBMITTER: Ayele K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9870136 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature