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Stigma is characterized as an attribute that profoundly discredits an individual. It encompasses the notion that someone deviates from what society expects. For many people living with epilepsy (PLWE), this stigma poses a considerable challenge [1]. Stigma related to epilepsy can be categorized as felt stigma (FS) and enacted stigma. FS includes anticipating negative views from others and internalizing these views, leading to self-stigmatization. Enacted stigma refers to actual discrimination based on a person’s condition [2].