Effect of Nursing Intervention program on Mothers' Knowledge, Practice and Attitudes toward Management of their Children with Epilepsy and Intellectual disability

Abstract

Background: High levels of knowledge, and practice among mothers could support the needs of their children with epilepsy and intellectual disability. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of nursing intervention program on improving mothers' knowledge, practice, and attitudes toward management of their children with epilepsy and intellectual disability. A quasi-experimental design was applied in current study. A purposive sample composed of 71 mothers was recruited from three intellectual disability schools in Sharkia Governorate. Three tools were used: Tool (I): Mother's knowledge about their children with epilepsy and intellectual disability. Tool (II): Mother's practice observation checklist about their children with epilepsy and intellectual disability. Tool (III): Mother's attitudes scale about their children with epilepsy and intellectual disability scale. Results: The majority of the mothers surveyed were married. Additionally, statistically significant increases in the mother's knowledge, practice, and attitudes were observed between pre-and post-sessions, with the total knowledge satisfied increasing from 2.8 % pre-to 100 % post-intervention and follow-up. The total positive attitudes increased from 56.3% in pre intervention, to 100% in post intervention and at follow up. Highly significant difference between scores of before fit, during fit, emergency, and after fit at pre, post-and follow-up at p<0.001. Conclusion: Current study revealed that the intervention efficiently improved mother's knowledge, attitude, and practice of epilepsy. Therefore, it is recommended that mothers should be equipped with all the necessary knowledge regarding children with epilepsy and intellectual disability either through a vast media campaign or by qualified health professionals.

Effect of Maternal Practices Educational Program on Quality of Life for Their Epileptic Children

“…Also, all of them were entered to custody, and the most of them didn't have nursery problems or academic problems. This finding in agreement with (Nashaat et al, 2022) who observed epilepsy occur more in boys than girls and their age group under 10 years old. Also, the results by Saleh et al (2021) found that two thirds of the children were males.…”

“…Moreover, these mothers' characteristics may reflect positively on their knowledge and practice about care for their children. These findings in line with the study conducted by Nashaat et al (2022) who reported that the highest age in the studied mothers were less than forty years and insufficient income. Also, Shahin andHussien Port Said Scientific Journal of Nursing Vol.10, No.…”

“…Accurate knowledge about the epilepsy impacts on children and their families, especially mothers, and the development of skills are essential elements for assisting them in becoming stronger partners in children-centered care. The challenges that epilepsy presents to a child and family include challenging treatment regimens and psychosocial comorbidities that affect day-to-day functioning, inflict a heavy financial and social load on families, and are associated with low quality of life (Nashaat et al, 2022). So that the present study aimed to study effect of maternal practices educational program on quality of life for their epileptic children.…”

Assess of Maternal Practices on Quality of Life for Their Epileptic Children

“…Moreover, these mothers' characteristics may reflect positively on their knowledge and practice about care for their children. These findings in line with the study conducted by Nashaat et al (2022) who reported that the highest age in the studied mothers were less than forty years and insufficient income. Also, Shahin and Hussien (2021) found that most of the studied mothers were with insufficient income and low level of education.…”

“…Accurate knowledge about the epilepsy impacts on children and their families, especially mothers, and the development of skills are essential elements for assisting them in becoming stronger partners in children-centered care. The challenges that epilepsy presents to a child and family include challenging treatment regimens and psychosocial comorbidities that affect day-to-day functioning, inflict a heavy financial and social load on families, and are associated with low quality of life Nashaat et al, (2022). So that the present study aimed to study effect of maternal practices on quality of life for their epileptic children.…”