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Parents` knowledge and attitudes toward children with epilepsy
Lama E Zainy1, Daniah M Atteyah, Walaa M Aldisi
1Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Neurosciences (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
|October 22, 2013
Summary
Parental knowledge and attitudes towards childhood epilepsy require improvement, with many holding misconceptions and practicing different parenting. Educational programs are crucial for enhancing family quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Child Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Epilepsy in children presents unique challenges for families.
- Parental understanding and attitudes significantly impact a child's well-being and management.
- Misconceptions about epilepsy can lead to stigma and suboptimal care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess parental knowledge and attitudes regarding childhood epilepsy.
- To identify factors contributing to negative parental attitudes towards epilepsy.
- To inform the development of targeted educational interventions.
Main Methods:
- A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted.
- 117 parents attending pediatric neurology clinics in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, were surveyed.
- A 40-item questionnaire assessed demographics, knowledge, and attitudes.
Main Results:
- Many parents held misconceptions, believing epilepsy is a mental disorder or linked to evil.
- Over half of parents treated their children differently, a behavior less common with higher education.
- A significant portion used non-medical treatments, often associated with beliefs in mental or evil correlations.
Conclusions:
- Parental knowledge and attitudes towards childhood epilepsy need enhancement.
- Misconceptions and negative attitudes are prevalent, affecting parenting practices.
- Educational initiatives are essential to improve the quality of life for families affected by childhood epilepsy.
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