Epilepsy as a health problem among school children in Turaif, Northern Saudi Arabia, 2017

Alsharif, Mahmoud Mohammed; El-Fetoh, Nagah Mohamed Abo; Ali, Gihan Yousef; Alanazi, Khulud Falah; Alanazi, Anfal Nayir; FalahAlanazi, Ohud; Alshalan, Maha; Alfuhigi, Zuhur Dhaher; Alruwaili, Anwar Eid; Alhazmi, Reem Sebeh; Alruwaili, Ajaweed Saud Muharrab; Alanizy, Tariq Mozil Aquab; Alshammari, Jazzaa Hammad; Altimyat, Alwaleed Oqab; Alshammari, Muharib Mana Muhaylan

doi:10.19082/5036

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“…In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence rate of active epilepsy is 6.54/1,000 (95% CI 5.48-7.60), and most cases present as generalized onset [3][4][5]. In Saudi Arabia, the major neurological disorders are the most common chronic pediatric disorders, where the epilepsy prevalence rate is 8.8 per 10,000 [6], with males being more affected [7]. Many patients with epilepsy have coexisting physical or psychiatric comorbidities, which affect their quality of life (QOL) [1,8].…”

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Quality of Life and the Perceived Impact of Epilepsy in Children and Adolescents in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Horaib¹,

Alshamsi²,

Zabeeri³

et al. 2021

Cureus

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Objectives This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the perceived impact of epilepsy on children and adolescents and analyze its aspects. Materials and methods The study included patients with epilepsy aged between and two and 19 years old in three major hospitals in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Data were collected through an online survey. Results The mean score percentage of the quality of life (QOL) assessment was 65.6. This study showed better mean score QOL percentages in males (67), adolescents (65), patients with higher family income and socioeconomic status (64), and those living in Al Jubail (71). QOL was negatively associated with seizure frequency, the number of fears, problems, and concerns, and longer treatment duration. The most common concerns in children and adolescents with epilepsy are having/starting a relationship with others and what people at school will think if they have a seizure. The most common problems were lack of concentration and feeling short-tempered or grumpy. Continuing with education was the most common fear for the future. The most common concern of parents/caregivers was their ability to keep up with schoolwork. The QOL of participants who preferred to keep their epilepsy a secret (69) and those who used magazines and books (71) as one of the sources of information was better than that of those who did not. Conclusion Better QOL was found in males, adolescents, patients with higher family income, those living in Al Jubail, who preferred to keep their epilepsy a secret, and those who used magazines and books as sources of information. However, the QOL was negatively associated with seizure frequency, the number of fears, problems, and concerns that the patients/caregivers had, and longer treatment duration.

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Quality of Life and the Perceived Impact of Epilepsy in Children and Adolescents in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Horaib¹,

Alshamsi²,

Zabeeri³

et al. 2021

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“…There are several conflicting beliefs about epilepsy, and public awareness about this disease varies widely among different countries 5. Public awareness studies are important to successfully identify misunderstandings and misconceptions, which will help in designing targeted campaigns to improve the overall knowledge of the community 6. It is imperative to raise public awareness about epilepsy, to assist the patients and their families in seeking medical advice at the earliest.…”

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Perception and Attitude of the General Population towards Epilepsy in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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There are several conflicting beliefs about epilepsy, and public awareness about this disease varies widely among different countries. The present study aimed to determine public perception and attitude regarding different aspects of epilepsy in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In addition, we aim to identify the cultural and religious beliefs in Saudi Arabia associated with the causes and treatment of epilepsy. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted between January 2018 and June 2018 in malls and public places in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This study utilized a self-administered questionnaire composed of 40 items. Results: A total of 1,940 individuals participated in the study, of which 1,675 participants (86.3%) had previously heard about epilepsy. Approximately 60% of the participants believed that epilepsy was caused by a brain disease and 17.1% believed that it is a genetic disease. Over 50% of the participants believed that epilepsy is treated with medications, 31.5% believed that it can be treated by the recitation of Quran, and 16.2% believed that it can be treated by surgery, while 10.2% believe that there is no treatment. Conclusions: The results of the present study suggest that awareness about epilepsy in the general public should be raised to avoid a negative impact on the patients, their families, their communities, and the healthcare system. Several misconceptions were identified, particularly in the etiology and management of the disease. Increased awareness will help in the early diagnosis, appropriate care, and management of the patients, and lead to better social acceptance. Dissemination of information about epilepsy through social media should be considered to reach a great proportion of the general public.

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“… 1 Several studies have proposed an association between GDD and epilepsy. 1 - 3 Seizures are common; 4-10% of children experience at least one episode of seizures. Abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain cause seizure and result in transient signs and/or symptoms.…”

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“… 9 - 11 However, cognitive impairments in general often go undiagnosed; therefore, children with epilepsy should be periodically screened for GDD to enable early intervention and to maximize these patients’ chances for academic, professional, and social success. 2 , 3 , 6 , 7 , 9 …”

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“…9,10,11 However, cognitive impairments in general often go undiagnosed; therefore, children with epilepsy should be periodically screened for GDD to enable early intervention and to maximize these patients' chances for academic, professional, and social success. 2,3,6,7,9 Little research has been carried out aiming to address the etiological factors of GDD in children attending a tertiary care hospital. This study was the only one study was done in Saudi Arabia in 2019 that focused on the prevalence of epilepsy in pediatric patients with developmental delay in Saudi Arabia, as it found that 56% of Saudi children with GDD have epilepsy.…”

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The prevalence of seizures in children with developmental delay

Albaradie

Habibullah

Mir

et al. 2021

NSJ

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Objectives: To study the prevalence of seizures in children with GDD and identify the characteristics of such patients; to examine the association of GDD with epilepsy and to determine the effect of certain risk factors on this association. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study conducted at the pediatric neurology and developmental assessment clinic at King Fahad specialist hospital (KFSH), Saudi Arabia. All data were collected by reviewing the electronic medical records of 200 pediatric patients who presented with global developmental delay from February 2016 to April 2018. Results: The sample includes 200 children (113 males, 87 females) aged zero to 12 years. The largest group of participants came from the Dammam region, representing 27.5% of the sample. The prevalence of epilepsy in GDD patients was 56%; the epilepsy and non-epilepsy groups differed significantly in age. The most common type of seizure was generalized onset motor, which were observed in 37.5% of the sample. Problems during labor occurred in 15% of the sample; consanguineous marriage occurred in 61.6% of the participants. Neither of these factors differed significantly in the epilepsy and non-epilepsy groups. Advanced paternal age did differ significantly in the two groups ( p =0.003). Conclusion: The prevalence of epilepsy is high in children with GDD, and of the factors studied here, the most significant variables affecting this correlation are the type of seizure and advanced paternal age.

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Epilepsy as a health problem among school children in Turaif, Northern Saudi Arabia, 2017

Cited by 10 publications

References 31 publications

Quality of Life and the Perceived Impact of Epilepsy in Children and Adolescents in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Quality of Life and the Perceived Impact of Epilepsy in Children and Adolescents in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Perception and Attitude of the General Population towards Epilepsy in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

The prevalence of seizures in children with developmental delay

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