Psychosocial aspects of epilepsy in Nigeria: a review
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Psychosocial aspects of epilepsy in Nigeria: a review.
BACKGROUND Epilepsy is a chronic disorder marked by intermittent, often unpredictable seizures which may be embarrassing and disruptive to the normal activity of daily living. This review was undertaken to provide information / data on the prevalence, seizure types, treatment issues and psychosocial impact of epilepsy in Nigeria. METHOD We searched the PUBMED database with emphasis on studies...
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عنوان ژورنال: African Journal of Psychiatry
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1994-8220
DOI: 10.4314/ajpsy.v13i5.63100