The level of knowledge of epilepsy in among urban dwellers in SE Nigeria is low and fraught with misconceptions and gaps. There were no significant differences in the attitude scores of respondents with different levels of education. There is a need for a multi-faceted educational interventions directed at improving the awareness and understanding of the condition by all segments of the society.
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