An evaluation of knowledge and attitudes toward epilepsy in Eastern Turkey

Kiyak, Emine; Dayapoğlu, Nuray

doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2017.06.036

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“…Factors that favorably impacted participants’ knowledge of epilepsy included being a woman, having a bachelor’s degree, knowing someone who had epilepsy, and having witnessed someone having an epileptic seizure. Education has a significant impact on the information that influences how epileptic patients are viewed [ 42 ], and it is generally accepted that university graduates have more knowledge than those with less education [ 38 ]. In contrast, women typically know more about epilepsy than men do [ 42 , 43 ].…”

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Knowledge of and Attitude towards Epilepsy among the Jordanian Community

Abuhamdah

Naser

2022

Healthcare

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Background: Epilepsy is a disorder characterized by recurring seizures that do not have an immediate identifiable cause. It is a disorder with complex symptoms and a wide range of risk factors, with age, genetics, and origin being the most prevalent variations. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of and attitude towards epilepsy among the Jordanian community. Method: An online cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire was conducted between 29 March and 15 May, 2022 in Jordan. In this study, three previously validated questionnaire items were adapted and employed. Binary logistic regression was applied to identify predictors of good knowledge and a positive attitude. Results: A total of 689 participants were involved in this study. A weak level of knowledge about epilepsy was observed among the study participants (35.3%). The participants showed a moderately positive attitude towards epilepsy (63.3%). Being female, holding a bachelor’s degree, knowing anyone who had epilepsy and seeing anyone having an epileptic seizure were factors that positively affected participants’ knowledge about epilepsy. Being aged between 24 and 29 years or being divorced were factors that affected the participants’ attitudes negatively towards epilepsy. Conclusion: The study’s participants had limited knowledge of epilepsy and a favorable attitude toward it. The community’s understanding of epilepsy and attitude toward epilepsy patients should be improved by an informed educational effort on the part of various media platforms. All facets of the community, including parents, should be the focus of these initiatives.

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Knowledge of and Attitude towards Epilepsy among the Jordanian Community

Abuhamdah

Naser

2022

Healthcare

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“…[ 30 ] A possible explanation for these results may concern linguistic misconceptions in Saudi Arabia, as suggested by Obeid, et al .,[ 18 ] as epilepsy in Arabic means “to throw down”, implying an external force. In addition, Kiyak and Dayapoglu[ 31 ] found that people tend to have more negative attitudes towards epilepsy if they associate epilepsy with religion.…”

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Teachers and epilepsy: What they know, do not know, and need to know: A cross-sectional study of Taif City

Alamri

Thobaity

2020

J Family Med Prim Care

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Objective: The main aim of this study was to assess schoolteachers’ knowledge of and attitudes toward epilepsy in Taif City, in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Method: A structured 28-item questionnaire was distributed to and collected from 290 schoolteachers between November 2017 and November 2018 in Taif City. Results: Generally, a negative attitude toward epilepsy was observed in this study. Of the 290 schoolteachers in this study, 80% had prior knowledge regarding epilepsy and 72% had witnessed a seizure. Only 2% of the participants expressed the thought that epilepsy is contagious but 59% of them expressed the thought that epilepsy is a mental disease. With respect to attitude, 64% of the participants reported that they would not approve of their daughter/son marrying someone with epilepsy. This attitude correlates with age and marital status as the prevalence of this attitude was higher among those who were either over 40 years old or married ( P < 0.05). Although 73% of the participants stated that they know the correct management procedure to follow when helping an epilepsy patient during a seizure, inadequate practices are still performed by many. Finally, almost two-thirds of the respondents (66%) expressed the opinion that top-ranking professions are not suitable for people with epilepsy. This belief was twice as common among older respondents as it was among younger respondents ( P < 0.05). Conclusion: This study concludes that schoolteachers’ knowledge regarding epilepsy is limited and that an immediate intervention through educational campaigns is required to develop a well-informed community.

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“…This was also concluded by a previous pertinent Turkish study. [ 35 ] According to previous studies, persons who have witnessed a seizure attack were more acquainted with the first aid management of seizing patient. [ 35 36 ] It is a logic deduction that people who have a family member with epilepsy are more likely to observe seizure attack.…”

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“…[ 35 ] According to previous studies, persons who have witnessed a seizure attack were more acquainted with the first aid management of seizing patient. [ 35 36 ] It is a logic deduction that people who have a family member with epilepsy are more likely to observe seizure attack. As a result, we can reach a conclusion that being a family member of an epileptic and observing seizure attack are strongly correlated factors predicting good knowledge of the first aid measure of epileptic episode.…”

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Public knowledge awareness and attitudes toward epilepsy in Al-Kharj Governorate Saudi Arabia

Aldossari

Al-Ghamdi

Al-Zahrani

et al. 2018

J Family Med Prim Care

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Introduction:Epilepsy is one of the most stigmatizing disorders. Stigmas and negative attitudes associating epilepsy are due to poor public awareness and knowledge. This study evaluated Saudi public Knowledge, awareness, and attitude towards epilepsy.Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study conducted during the period from September 16, 2014 to January 1st 2015. A 20-item questionnaire adapted from the literature was validated and distributed to 422 adults living in Al-Kharj governorate, and 22 participants were excluded as they have never heard or read about epilepsy.Results:About 94.79% of participants have heard or read about epilepsy, 63% of them knew someone with epilepsy, and 49.75% have witnessed a seizure attack. Seventy per cent of subjects thought that epilepsy is a neurological disease and 59% believed it is a brain disease. Almost 46.5% selected possession by demons or evil spirits and 51.25% cited envy or evil eye. More than half of subjects selected the medical treatment and follow-up as the most effective treatment of epilepsy. Rather, 41% believed in the faith healing. Most of respondents (81.5%) believed that epileptic children could be successful in normal classes. The vast majority agreed with that epileptic woman can get married and have children. Moreover, 65.25% would allow their offspring to play with epileptic persons and surprisingly, 59% would let their offspring marrying a person with epilepsy. As much as 82.75% agreed to work with epileptic persons and 85.5% would easily become a close friend of them. The equal job opportunity for epileptic and normal persons should be practiced to about 53.75% of subjects. The predictors of good knowledge, limited misconception, and positive attitudes were female gender, being a relative of an epileptic person, and having high educational level.Conclusion:The public knowledge, awareness of and attitudes toward epilepsy were acceptable with regard to this study. However, the negative attitudes and misconceptions still exist.

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An evaluation of knowledge and attitudes toward epilepsy in Eastern Turkey

Cited by 37 publications

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Knowledge of and Attitude towards Epilepsy among the Jordanian Community

Knowledge of and Attitude towards Epilepsy among the Jordanian Community

Teachers and epilepsy: What they know, do not know, and need to know: A cross-sectional study of Taif City

Public knowledge awareness and attitudes toward epilepsy in Al-Kharj Governorate Saudi Arabia

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