Development and validation of the Epilepsy Self‐Stigma Scale

Abstract Objective Self‐stigma is the internalization of negative public attitudes and is often experienced by patients with epilepsy (PWE). Greater self‐stigma is associated with lower self‐esteem and hinders therapeutic behavior. The study aims were to develop the Epilepsy Self‐Stigma Scale (ESSS)...

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Main Authors: Izumi Kuramochi, Takayuki Iwayama, Naoshi Horikawa, Sakie Shimotsu, Satsuki Watanabe, Hideo Yamanouchi, Haruo Yoshimasu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2021-12-01
Series:Epilepsia Open
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/epi4.12547