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Assessment of Stigmatization and Self-Esteem in Patients With Epilepsy
(Academic Press inc Elsevier Science, 2024) Atan, Gulden; Oruc, Fatma Gunduz; Atan, Kemal
Aim: This study was conducted to examine the relationship between stigmatization and self-esteem of patients with epilepsy. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 216 patients at a university hospital in Van, a province in eastern Turkey. The researcher prepared the data collection tools, including a personal information form, Jacoby Stigma Scale and the Rosenberg self-esteem scale, in line with the literature. The Jacoby stigma scale was applied to assess stigma. Data analysis was performed using t-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Tukey, LSD coefficient. Results: The mean total stigmatization score of patients with epilepsy was 21.11 +/- 10.00, while the mean total self-esteem score was 20.26 +/- 5.16. The study found a significant negative correlation between stigmatization and self-esteem scores (r = -0.411; p < 0.05). Conclusion: The research study revealed that patient with epilepsy have a high perception of stigma and low selfesteem levels.
The Relationship Between Caregiver Burden and Life Satisfaction in Caregivers of Individuals With Epilepsy: an Example in Eastern Turkey
(Academic Press inc Elsevier Science, 2025) Atan, Gulden; Oruc, Fatma Gunduz; Atan, Kemal
Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the relationship between caregiver burden and life satisfaction among caregivers of individuals with epilepsy. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 210 caregivers at a university hospital located in Van, a province in eastern T & uuml;rkiye. A personal information form prepared by the researcher based on literature, along with The Caregiver Burden Scale and Life Satisfaction Scale, was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation were utilized. Kurtosis and Skewness coefficients were used to analyze the normal distribution of the data. The relationships between the dimensions determining the levels of the scales for caregivers were examined using Pearson correlation and linear regression analyses. Additionally, t-tests, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and post hoc analyses (Tukey, LSD) were employed. A significance level of p < 0.05 was accepted. Results: The mean total score for caregiver burden among the participants was found to be 35.433 +/- 11.480. The mean total score for life satisfaction was determined to be 11.386 +/- 2.972. A significant relationship was found between the caregiver burden and life satisfaction scores of the caregivers of individuals with epilepsy participating in the study (r = -0.333; p = 0.000 < 0.05). It was determined that the level of caregiver burden decreases the level of life satisfaction (ss=-0.333). Conclusion: It was determined that relatives of patients with epilepsy experience high levels of caregiver burden. It was also determined that caregiver burden is related to sociodemographic factors such as the caregiver being 41 years of age or older, literate, married, low-income, and the patient's spouse. In the same study, it was also determined that as the total caregiver burden score increased, the total life satisfaction score decreased.
The Role of Psychological Well-Being in the Effect of Spirituality on Stigma in Individuals with Epilepsy
(W B Saunders Co Ltd, 2025) Sarpdagi, Yakup; Kiraz, Mustafa; Orlin, Muhammet Okay; Sir, Ozkan; Kaplan, Ebubekir; Atan, Kemal; Yildiz, Metin
Objective The aim of this study is to examine the mediating role of psychological well-being in the effect of spirituality on stigma in individuals with epilepsy. Methods This cross-sectional and descriptive study was conducted between March 2024 and January 2025 at a training and research hospital in Van, Turkey, with 257 individuals aged 18 and above diagnosed with epilepsy. Data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Spirituality Scale, the Psychological Well-being Scale, and the Stigma Scale for Epilepsy Patients. Data were analyzed using SPSS, R programming language 4.1.3 and G*Power software. Results This study showed that an increase in spirituality was positively associated with psychological well-being (beta = 0.976, p < 0.001) and negatively associated with stigmatization (beta = -0.752, p < 0.001). Furthermore, psychological well-being was found to be a partial mediator of the relationship between spirituality and stigmatization (indirect effect = -0.2938, 95% CI: -0.4506, -0.1418), suggesting that spirituality may be related to levels of stigmatization not only directly but also through psychological well-being. Conclusion The findings of this study indicate that spirituality plays a significant role in reducing stigma among individuals with epilepsy, with psychological well-being acting as a partial mediator in this relationship. As levels of spirituality and psychological well-being increase, perceived stigma decreases. These results highlight the importance of spirituality and psychological well-being in interventions aimed at reducing stigma and improving mental health.