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September 10, 2025Asian Journal of Medical SciencesOpen Access

The pattern of knowledge, attitude, and practice of epilepsy in Bengali-speaking literate epilepsy patients in Kolkata

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JGJayanta GhosalSSSujan Kumar SarkarJMJoydeep Mukherjee

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals significant misconceptions in KAP of epilepsy among Bengali patients, suggesting need for awareness programs.

Key Points

  • About 27% of patients believe epilepsy is a familial disease, indicating prevalent misconceptions.
  • Approximately 78% think epilepsy affects a person's education, highlighting societal stigmas around the condition.
  • A sample of 104 literate epilepsy patients in Kolkata was interviewed using a validated KAP questionnaire.
  • Findings suggest regional differences in KAP misconceptions, urging tailored strategies for better management.

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Ghosal et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a90c54b1d3bfb60e2335https://doi.org/10.71152/ajms.v16i8.4625
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