1. Base Course Pre-session slides Epilepsy/Seizures
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Base Course Pre-session slides Epilepsy/Seizures
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2. MhGAP Pre-Session Exercise Epilepsy/Seizures 1
As preparation for the WebEx session on the topic of Epilepsy/Seizures, the following should be done prior to your session.
Read the MhGAP-IG chapter on Epilepsy/Seizures carefully. This will maximize your learning from the expert presenter.
2. Answer the questions in the following 2 slides which will be briefly discussed in the online WebEx session.
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3. mhGAP-IG base course - field test version 1.00 – May 2012
TRUE or FALSE
Seizures are contagious
Epilepsy is caused by witchcraft, possession, or evil spirits
Seizures are abnormal electrical discharges from neurons
People with epilepsy should be restrained
Children of people with epilepsy will develop epilepsy as well
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4. What do local people believe?
What causes seizures or epilepsy?
What is the treatment for seizures or epilepsy? 4
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