Felt Stigma in Korean Persons with Epilepsy

Abstract

The presence of felt stigma has considerable impacts on psychological well-being, including depression, anxiety, and poor health-related quality of life. These findings may provide a basis for further studies to clarify the causative factors generating felt stigma and to develop potential therapeutic interventions for felt stigma of epilepsy. In conclusion, nationwide educational programs are necessary to eliminate misconceptions about and negative attitudes toward epilepsy, which still remain present to a considerable extent in Korean society.