Bibliography

General works on epilepsy and public health:
1. Engel, J. Jr. (2013). Epilepsy: A Comprehensive Textbook. Lippincott Williams &
Wilkins.
— A classic reference covering medical and social aspects of epilepsy.
2. World Health Organization (WHO). (2019). Epilepsy Fact Sheet.
— Global information on epilepsy prevalence, treatment, and stigma.
3. Jilek-Aall, L. (1985). “Epilepsy and the cultural conceptions of disease.” Epilepsia,
26(3), 216-224.
— Pioneering study on cultural perceptions of epilepsy.
Articles on stigma and social representations of epilepsy in Africa and
Senegal:
4. Baskind, R., & Birbeck, G. L. (2005). “Epilepsy care in developing countries: the
challenges and opportunities.” Epilepsia, 46(1), 16-18.
— Discusses challenges in epilepsy care in low-resource settings.
5. De Boer, H. M., Mula, M., & Sander, J. W. (2008). “The global burden and stigma of
epilepsy.” Epilepsy & Behavior, 12(4), 540-546.
— Global analysis of stigma and its consequences.
6. Awadalla, B., et al. (2015). “Social stigma of epilepsy in Sudan.” Seizure, 26, 12-15.
— Qualitative study on social perceptions in East Africa.
7. Tchadjobo, T., & Wamba, G. (2019). “Social representations and epilepsy: The case
of Togo.” African Journal of Sociology, 8(2), 102-117.
— Analysis of cultural representations and their impact on treatment.
8. Fall, A. S., et al. (2012). “Epilepsy and stigma in Senegal: A qualitative study.”
African Journal of Neurological Sciences, 31(2), 21-27.
— Local study on Dakar and stigma related to epilepsy.
Sociological methodologies and field research:

9. Babbie, E. R. (2020). The Practice of Social Research (15th Edition). Cengage
Learning.
— Comprehensive guide to qualitative and quantitative research methods.
10. Denzin, N. K., & Lincoln, Y. S. (2018). The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research
(5th Edition). Sage Publications.
— Leading reference on qualitative methods in social sciences.
Resources on health policies and disability rights:
11. United Nations. (2006). Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
(CRPD).
— Fundamental text on the rights of persons with disabilities.
12. International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE). (2011). Global Campaign Against
Epilepsy.
— Information on international efforts to improve the lives of people with epilepsy.