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Knowledge and attitudes toward epilepsy among school teachers and counselors in Jordan
Hatem Alkhamra1, Adel Tannous, Muna Hadidi
1Department of Counseling and Special Education, Faculty of Educational Sciences, The University of Jordan, Queen Rania Alabdullah Street, Amman, Jordan. h.alkhamra@ju.edu.jo
Abstract:
This study investigated the knowledge and attitudes of Jordanian school teachers and counselors toward epilepsy. A sample of 259 teachers and counselors completed the two-part questionnaire. Validity was assessed using an informed panel of judges, and test-retest reliability was established. The results showed average knowledge of epilepsy and generally favorable attitudes toward students with epilepsy. Although participants revealed apt knowledge about the causes and symptoms of epilepsy, they demonstrated poor knowledge about methods of dealing with seizures. However, participants scored high on items relating to the equality of rights and the need for further support. Findings indicated that although participants showed favorable attitudes, more information and awareness about epilepsy should be provided to teachers and counselors within the school systems of Jordan.
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