**3. Needs of PLWE**

Reflecting on the previous section, the needs of PLWE are pivotal to increasing the quality of life, especially because their challenges influence areas where they need support. There is a need for easier access to care and treatment, especially in low-middle-income countries. What's more, PLWE needs financial support/access to more medication options, eliminating generalized diagnosis and prescription of medication.

WHO [30] suggests that to increase PLWE's quality of life, there needs to be a change in the legislature and an increase in the international standard of the law to be inclusive and considerate of PLWE. This may help protect PLWE in schools and workplaces and give them equal opportunities to attain a future and profession. PLWE who reside in underserved populations generally have low self-management because of a lack of education and equipment [37]. Musekwa et al. [12] and Yeni et al. [38] show that education (educating the public, PLWE, and caregivers about epilepsy) has become a need and a way to increase the quality of life and PLWE.

Fazekas et al. [34] reflect that the greater need is to relieve their psychosocial challenges, what's more, there is a need for therapy and social support for PLWE. Yeni et al. [38] add a close correlation between mental health and the quality of life for PLWE. Focusing on fulfilling this need will help in decreasing psychosis comorbidities, attaining positive mental health, strengthening coping mechanisms, and building resilience.
