Evaluating layered stigma from comorbid HIV and epilepsy among Zambian adults

Evaluating layered stigma from comorbid HIV and epilepsy among Zambian adults

Background and purpose: Stigma hinders care for patients with neurologic illness. Layered stigma due to comorbid disease is common yet poorly characterized due to lack of instruments. Epilepsy and HIV are prototypical stigmatized conditions widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods: We assessed laye...

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Main Authors: Melissa A. Elafros, Joseph C. Gardiner, Izukanji Sikazwe, Jason F. Okulicz, Nigel Paneth, Elwyn Chomba, Gretchen L. Birbeck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-12-01
Series:eNeurologicalSci
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405650217300369

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