Perception de l'épilepsie de l'enfant et de l'adulte par la population et le personnel soignant au Togo

Apétsè, Kossivi; Assogba, Komi; Belo, Mofou; Kombaté, Damelan; Kumako, Vinyo; Guinhouya, Kokou Mensah; Kevi, Kokou; Balogou, K; Grunitzky, Eric K

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“…Epilepsy can be controlled with medication, but only 30.7% of the staff believe that epilepsy can be cured or controlled in this way. This rate was similar to the one found in survey in Togo [21], where only 30% of caregivers recognized that epilepsy could be cured by using medicines. However, Ibinga et al reported that 42.8% of the staff in their survey thought that epilepsy could be treated by modern or traditional medicine [18].…”

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Knowledge and attitudes among preschools staff in Shanghai, China, regarding epilepsy

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Background Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological problems among children. The aim of this survey was to assess the knowledge and attitude among preschool staff in Shanghai regarding epilepsy. Methods A cross-sectional survey was carried out among the staff at selected preschools. A stratified random sampling method was first used to identify suitable subjects. Data were obtained using a self-completed questionnaire. A standardized collection of demographic information was performed, and participants were given a questionnaire about their knowledge and attitudes regarding epilepsy. Results A total of 1069 subjects completed the questionnaire. In this survey, 387 (36.2%) staff members had previously participated in related training. 17.6% of teachers knew how to provide appropriate first aid for seizures. Correct responses regarding first aid for seizures, such as laying the person on his or her side (24.9%), moving harmful objects out of the way (20.7%), protecting the head (36.1%), waiting until the seizure ends (7.9%), and dialing the emergency number (40.1%), were low. The staff members had different attitudes towards children with epilepsy: some subjects had a positive attitude, some had a negative attitude. Conclusions The level of first-aid knowledge among preschool staff in Shanghai relevant to epilepsy was low. There is an urgent need to educate staff about epilepsy and appropriate first-aid practices for seizures.

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“…of the staff believe that epilepsy can be cured or controlled in this way. This rate was similar to the one found in survey in Togo [18], where only 30% of caregivers recognized that epilepsy could be cured by using medicines. However, Ibinga et al reported that 42.8% of the staff in their survey thought that epilepsy could be treated by modern or traditional medicine [15].…”

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Knowledge and Attitudes Among Preschools Staff in Shanghai, China, Regarding Epilepsy

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BackgroundEpilepsy is one of the most common neurological problems among children. The aim of this survey was to assess the knowledge and attitude among preschool staff in Shanghai regarding epilepsy.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was carried out among the staff at selected preschools. A stratified random sampling method was first used to identify suitable subjects. Data were obtained using a self-completed questionnaire. A standardized collection of demographic information was performed, and participants were given a questionnaire about their knowledge and attitudes regarding epilepsy.ResultsA total of 1069 subjects completed the questionnaire. In this survey, 387 (36.2%) staff members had previously participated in related training. 17.6% of teachers knew how to provide appropriate first aid for seizures. Correct responses regarding first aid for seizures, such as laying the person on his or her side (24.9%), moving harmful objects out of the way (20.7%), protecting the head (36.1%), waiting until the seizure ends (7.9%), and dialing the emergency number (40.1%), were low. The staff members had different attitudes towards children with epilepsy: Some subjects had a positive attitude, some had a negative attitude.ConclusionsThe level of first-aid knowledge among preschool staff in Shanghai relevant to epilepsy was low. There is an urgent need to educate staff about epilepsy and appropriate first-aid practices for seizures.

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“…About the treatment, an equal rate of respondents (42.8%) thought that epilepsy could be treated by modern or traditional medicine. This rate was higher than the one reported in Togo, where only 30% of caregivers recognized the possibility to cure epilepsy using medicines [3]. Beliefs are still dominated by misconceptions such as the contagiousness of epilepsy, the action of a demonic spirit and confusion between epilepsy and psychiatric disorders.…”

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“…Educated people would improve their knowledge through several sources including television, newspapers, and medical visits, thereby gradually correcting their understanding of the disease and shifting away from prevalent community beliefs. However, because cultural beliefs improve slowly, their evolution would require much time and maintaining awareness campaigns becomes therefore necessary [3].…”

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Impact of knowledge, attitudes, and sociocultural factors on school enrollment of children with epilepsy in Gabon

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Purpose: Perceptions, beliefs and culture influence attitude towards epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa. Misconceptions on epilepsy contribute to the persistence of negative attitudes in children with epilepsy particularly on their school enrollment. The aim of the study was to assess knowledge, attitudes, and sociocultural factors affecting schooling of children with epilepsy in Gabon. Meth ods: Teachers and health workers from two urban and four rural localities of Gabon were assessed using a self-administered questionnaire. Results: Overall 1310 subjects filled the survey questionnaire, including 813 teachers and 497 health workers. Knowledge on risk factors and suggestive signs of childhood epilepsy were globally poor. Misconceptions on etiology of epilepsy were significant with contagiousness (27.5%) and demonic possession (16.0%) representing the major prevalent idea about the origin of epilepsy in children. Attitudes of teachers and health workers towards schooling of children with epilepsy were positive (85.0%). However, more than half recommended enrollment of these children in specialized school programs. In multivariate analysis, education level (OR = 1.40; 95% confidence interval 1.01-1.81) and marital status (OR = 1.62; 95% confidence interval 1.18-2.22) were sociocultural factors likely to affect chances of school enrollment of children with epilepsy. Conclusion: Understanding the influence of socio-cultural factors surrounding school enrollment of children with epilepsy could enhance public awareness campaigns about epilepsy and to improve school integration of these children.

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Perception de l'épilepsie de l'enfant et de l'adulte par la population et le personnel soignant au Togo

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Knowledge and attitudes among preschools staff in Shanghai, China, regarding epilepsy

Knowledge and attitudes among preschools staff in Shanghai, China, regarding epilepsy

Knowledge and Attitudes Among Preschools Staff in Shanghai, China, Regarding Epilepsy

Impact of knowledge, attitudes, and sociocultural factors on school enrollment of children with epilepsy in Gabon

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