Psychosocial problem of people with epilepsy
- VernacularTitle:Эпилепситэй хүмүүсийн сэтгэл зүй-нийгмийн асуудал
- Author:
Bayasgalan D
1
;
Delgermaa V
;
Tovuudorj A
Author Information
1. Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
epilepsy;
psychosocial problem;
seizure
- From:Mongolian Medical Sciences
2015;171(1):61-66
- CountryMongolia
- Language:Mongolian
-
Abstract:
Many studies have demonstrated psychosocial problem of people with epilepsy that who has depressionand anxiety symptoms, ashamed, worried, guilt or feelings of worthlessness, poor self-esteem and socialside which includes education, employment issues, marriage, pregnancy, quality of life and stigma. Theseare related to the knowledge of the social, duration of epilepsy and seizure types.People with epilepsy are coexisting that seizure relatedissues such as behavioral and psychosocialproblems and comorbid psychiatric disorders that are prone to develop in patients with this disorder.Therefore hidden psychosocial problems stigmatizing and negative attitude are arisen from the social.The reason of that is demanded improve the quality of life for people with epilepsy and also is requiredto solve problem, completely. Not only medicine is treatment of people with epilepsy, but coping withepilepsy may also associate with psychosocial problemsfacing patients with epilepsy.According to this, hospital and social positive factors need to initiate for the people with epilepsywithout seizure and help to live normally. Furthermore, it is necessary to establish national program andrecommendation.
