Assessment of self‐stigma in epilepsy: Validation of the German version Epilepsy Self‐Stigma Scale (ESSS‐G)

Abstract Objective Self‐stigma is the internalization of unfavorable public perceptions, which people with epilepsy (PWE) frequently experience. PWE with strong self‐stigma have low self‐esteem and are less likely to engage in treatment behavior. The Epilepsy Self‐Stigma Scale (ESSS) has been develo...

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Main Authors: Izumi Kuramochi, Takayuki Iwayama, Christian Brandt, Haruo Yoshimasu, Christian G. Bien, Anne Hagemann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-09-01
Series:Epilepsia Open
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/epi4.12765