Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy
Volume 19, Issue 5 , Pages 280-290 , June 2010

Awareness, knowledge and attitudes towards epilepsy among rural populations in East Coast Peninsular Malaysia: A preliminary exploration

Received 6 January 2010 ,Revised 15 March 2010 ,Accepted 1 April 2010.

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doi: 10.1016/j.seizure.2010.04.006

Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy
Volume 19, Issue 5 , Pages 280-290 , June 2010

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