Knowledge of, attitudes toward, and perceptions of epilepsy among college students in Trinidad and Tobago

Youssef, Farid F.; Dial, Sarah; Jaggernauth, Nikita; Jagdeo, Cathy-Lee; Pascall, Akilah; Ramessar, Lydia; Ramnarine, Malini; Ramsawak, Rudranath; Simon, Trishell

doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2009.01.027

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“…Very limited knowledge about epilepsy was found in a study conducted among university and school students in Italy [16]. Similar limited knowledge was also reported for university students in Trinidad and Tobago [17]. In contrast to these studies, a study conducted among university students in Malaysia found good levels of awareness and knowledge of epilepsy [18].…”

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confidence: 54%

“…Although university graduates represent the most educated segment of modern societies, unfortunately, only few studies worldwide have assessed their knowledge about epilepsy and attitudes toward PWE [15][16][17][18][19][20]. For example, a study from Canada found that students' knowledge about epilepsy was variable but their attitudes were positive.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about epilepsy and their predictors among university students in Jordan

Hijazeen

Abu-Helalah

Alshraideh

et al. 2014

Epilepsy & Behavior

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confidence: 54%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about epilepsy and their predictors among university students in Jordan

Hijazeen

Abu-Helalah

Alshraideh

et al. 2014

Epilepsy & Behavior

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“…This may explain our data. Our results also corroborate findings from a study conducted among nondisabled students in the Caribbean that found a relatively low perception of stigma among Muslims as compared to Hindu students [21].…”

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confidence: 90%

Cultural beliefs among people with epilepsy or physical impairment in Guinea-Bissau: Differences and similarities

Otte

Nhaga²,

Tchuda³

et al. 2013

Epilepsy & Behavior

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“…Stigma is often associated with epilepsy [29] and can be present in at least 1/3 rd of epilepsy individuals [30]–[31]. In other Asian countries such as Laos or Vietnam, studies show high stigma [32]–[33].…”

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confidence: 99%

Population-Based Study of Epilepsy in Cambodia Associated Factors, Measures of Impact, Stigma, Quality of Life, Knowledge-Attitude-Practice, and Treatment Gap

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PurposeIdentify epilepsy-associated factors and calculate measures of impact, stigma, quality of life (QOL), knowledge-attitude-practice (KAP) and treatment gap in Prey Veng, Cambodia.MethodsThis first Cambodian population-based case-control study had 96 epileptologist-confirmed epilepsy cases and 192 randomly selected matched healthy controls. Standard questionnaires, which have been used in similar settings, were used for collecting data on various parameters. Univariate and multivariate regression was done to determine odds ratios. Jacoby stigma, 31-item QOL, KAP etc were determined and so were the factors associated with them using STATA software. Treatment gap was measured using direct method.Key findingsMultivariate analyses yielded family history of epilepsy, difficult or long delivery, other problems beside seizures (mainly mental retardation, hyperthermia), and eventful pregnancy of the subject's mother as factors associated with epilepsy. There was high frequency of seizure precipitants esp. those related to sleep. Population attributable risk (%) was: family history (15.0), eventful pregnancy of subject's mother (14.5), long/difficult birth (6.5), and other problem beside seizures (20.0). Mean stigma (1.9±1.1, on a scale of 3) was mainly related to treatment efficacy. Mean QOL (5.0±1.4 on a scale of 10) was mainly related to treatment regularity. Cause or risk factor could be determined in 56% of cases. Treatment gap was 65.8%.SignificanceFactors in pre- and perinatal period were found to be most crucial for epilepsy risk in Cambodia which inturn provides major prevention opportunities. A global action plan for treatment, stigma reduction and improvement of QOL should be set-up in this country.

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Knowledge of, attitudes toward, and perceptions of epilepsy among college students in Trinidad and Tobago

Cited by 25 publications

References 30 publications

Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about epilepsy and their predictors among university students in Jordan

Knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about epilepsy and their predictors among university students in Jordan

Cultural beliefs among people with epilepsy or physical impairment in Guinea-Bissau: Differences and similarities

Population-Based Study of Epilepsy in Cambodia Associated Factors, Measures of Impact, Stigma, Quality of Life, Knowledge-Attitude-Practice, and Treatment Gap

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