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Dependency of different types in schoolchildren with epilepsy
Psychological Medicine
|August 1, 1978
Summary
Epileptic boys show increased dependency on mothers, particularly those with left temporal spike discharges. Girls with epilepsy did not differ significantly from their non-epileptic peers in dependency needs.
Area of Science:
- Child Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Pediatrics
Background:
- Epilepsy in children can impact psychosocial development.
- Understanding dependency needs is crucial for supportive care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate maternal dependency in children with epilepsy.
- To explore variations based on sex, schooling, EEG, and treatment.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Self-Administered Dependency Questionnaire (SADQ).
- Assessed 65 children with epilepsy, comparing subgroups to norms.
- Analyzed data by sex, schooling level, EEG type, and medication.
Main Results:
- Epileptic boys showed higher needs for maternal contact and proximity.
- Primary school-aged boys sought more emotional contact but less help.
- Secondary school-aged boys needed more practical help from mothers.
- Left temporal spike discharges correlated with higher dependency needs.
- No significant differences found in girls or with drug treatment.
Conclusions:
- Maternal dependency in childhood epilepsy is influenced by sex and seizure type.
- Specific EEG patterns, like left temporal discharges, are linked to increased dependency.
- Further research into tailored support for children with epilepsy is warranted.