Parental knowledge and attitudes towards epilepsy –A study from Jordan

Masri, Amira; Aburahma, Samah K.; Khasawneh, Aisha; Al-Qudah, Abdelkarim A.; Nafi, Omar; Momani, Miral Al; Khatib, Faisal

doi:10.1016/j.seizure.2017.11.006

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“…In congruence with this, a study in the United States reported that the majority of the parents of children with epilepsy in the sample were having deficient knowledge of the definition and nature of epilepsy and its seizures [34]. Similar findings were also reported by Masri et al [35] in a study carried out in Jordan.…”

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Knowledge, attitude, practice, and self-efficacy of caregivers of children with epilepsy: impact of a structured educational intervention program

Shahin

Hussien

2021

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Background: The par ental r ole is cr ucial in the management of childr en with epilepsy befor e, during, and after the seizures. It is crucial to ascertain the sufficient knowledge, attitude, and proper practice of the caregivers about epilepsy; however, caregivers with high self-efficacy are more able to achieve caregiving tasks of epilepsy children at the best level. Purpose: To assess the effect of an educational inter vention on the knowledge, attitude, r eported practice and self-efficacy of caregivers of children with epilepsy. Methods: A pr etest-posttest quasi-experimental design was used to carry out the study, in which a convenient sample of 60 caregivers for epilepsy children was chosen from the outpatient clinics of Al-Ahrar Zagazig Teaching Hospital. The candidates were asked to fill up a questionnaire as a pretest, and then were exposed to a tailored educational intervention about epilepsy before being reassessed again using the same questionnaire. Results: Most of car egiver s wer e mar r ied females, and mainly mother s. Although car egiver s generally had low level of knowledge, attitudes, reported practices, and self-efficacy about epilepsy before the educational intervention, they improved significantly after the educational intervention. The educational program was a significant independent positive predictor of caregivers' scores of knowledge, attitudes, practice and self-efficacy. Discussion: The study findings demonstr ate significant impr ovements in the knowledge, attitude, and reported practice as well as the self-efficacy scores of caregivers of children with epilepsy following the implementation of the educational intervention, which reflects the importance of providing educational intervention to improve the knowledge, attitude, practice, and self-efficacy of epilepsy children caregivers.

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Knowledge, attitude, practice, and self-efficacy of caregivers of children with epilepsy: impact of a structured educational intervention program

Shahin

Hussien

2021

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“…The socio-demographic factors, including gender, age, educational level and income, have been considered as important determinants of the level of KAB [11]. For example, young people have better knowledge regarding hypertension than older people [12]; women have better overall health behaviors than men [13], and people with higher income tend to have more positive attitudes towards managing diseases [14]. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate which of these factors play important roles in the targeted high-risk population.…”

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Hypertension-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors among Community-Dwellers at Risk for High Blood Pressure in Shanghai, China

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Yuan²,

Zhang³

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This study aimed to investigate the hypertension-related knowledge, attitudes, behaviors (KAB), and socio-demographic determinants among community-dwellers who were at risk for hypertension in Shanghai, China. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in a district of Shanghai in 2017 using multi-stage cluster sampling, including 611 participants who were at risk for hypertension. Questionnaires were used to investigate KAB regarding hypertension prevention. Multivariable logistic regression was performed to examine the relationship between socio-demographic factors and hypertension-related KAB. The results indicated that more than 75% of the study population had accurate knowledge, but only 48.4% knew the Recommended Daily Intake of salt for adults; over 80% formed health beliefs, while less than 50% were keeping a healthy diet, maintaining regular physical activity and/or bodyweight control. Better knowledge was found in the below 60 age group (p < 0.01) and the 60–69 age group (p = 0.03) than in the ≥70 age group. The behaviors in females (p < 0.01) were better than in males and were better in those covered by the Urban Employee Basic Medical Insurance (p = 0.01) than in those with the New Rural Cooperative Medical Insurance. In conclusion, although the rates of accurate knowledge and belief of hypertension prevention were high in the study population, the rates of maintaining healthy behaviors were relatively low. Socio-demographic factors had important influences on hypertension-related KAB. Further health education and intervention of hypertension prevention was needed to improve their level of KAB and reduce their risk for hypertension among the target groups.

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“…Our study did not show an association between QoL in children with epilepsy and the level of parental education. In contrast, Masri et al [ 30 ] found that the higher the education level of parents of children with epilepsy, the better the parents’ knowledge of the condition. These authors also showed that there is an association between positive parental attitudes and behaviours towards epilepsy and a higher parental education level.…”

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The Quality of Life of Children with Epilepsy and the Impact of the Disease on the Family Functioning

Rozensztrauch

Kołtuniuk

2022

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Epilepsy is a neurological chronic disease, which negatively affects physical, psychological and social functioning of children and their families. The main objective of this study was to assess the quality of life (QoL) in children with diagnosed epilepsy and the impact of a child’s disease on the functioning of the family. Method: A cross-sectional survey involved a total of 103 legal guardians of children with diagnosed epilepsy. QoL was measured by PedsQL 4.0, with appropriate forms for specific age groups, the impact of a child’s condition on the functioning of the family was measured by PedsQL 2.0 Family Impact Module, and the authors’ own questionnaire was used to collect sociodemographic and medical data. Results: Subjects reported a decreased level of family daily activities (total score: 32.4 out of 100, SD = 26.5) and relationships (total score: 55.63 out of 100, SD = 24.03). QoL in children aged 5–7 years is lower by an average of 11.956 points as compared with children aged 2–4 years. Comorbidities had a significant impact (p < 0.05) on QoL in all domains. The overall QoL has reported a low score of 46.42 out of 100, respectively (SD ± 20.95), with the highest mean scores reported for the social functioning (total score: 49.4, SD = 27.3) and the physical functioning (total score: 49.4, SD = 28.4) and with the lowest mean score reported for the work/school functioning (total score: 42.3, SD = 27.8). Conclusions: Child’s epilepsy shows a considerable negative impact on the QoL of children and family functioning.

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Parental knowledge and attitudes towards epilepsy –A study from Jordan

Abstract: This study sheds an important light on the current knowledge status and attitudes of parents of children with epilepsy, and is an invaluable tool for tailoring the delivery of information and support resources for families in our region.

Cited by 23 publications

References 25 publications

Knowledge, attitude, practice, and self-efficacy of caregivers of children with epilepsy: impact of a structured educational intervention program

Knowledge, attitude, practice, and self-efficacy of caregivers of children with epilepsy: impact of a structured educational intervention program

Hypertension-Related Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors among Community-Dwellers at Risk for High Blood Pressure in Shanghai, China

The Quality of Life of Children with Epilepsy and the Impact of the Disease on the Family Functioning

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