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New Indian Journal of Surgery

Volume  3, Issue 3, July - September 2012, Pages 112-112
 

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Knowledge, Attitudes and Common Myths towards Epilepsy among Inward Patients in National Hospital of Sri Lanka

Sivasuganthan K., Somaweera B.A.C.S., Sumanatissa R.P.J., Haniffa M.R.

Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Abstract

 People in developing countries have myths and beliefs regarding epilepsy unlike in developed countries where literacy level is high. Though the literacy level is high in Sri Lanka, people have mythical beliefs, which aggravate social morbidity.

 


Corresponding Author : Sivasuganthan K.