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Primary school teacher's knowledge and attitudes toward children with epilepsy
Albaraa S Abulhamail1, Fahad E Al-Sulami1, Mouneeb A Alnouri1
1Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Pediatrics, PO Box 80215, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia.
Seizure
|January 22, 2014
Summary
Primary school teachers need better education on epilepsy. Improved knowledge positively impacts attitudes, reducing stigma for children with epilepsy and fostering a more inclusive school environment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatric Neurology
- Educational Psychology
Background:
- Teacher knowledge and attitudes towards epilepsy significantly influence the academic and psychosocial development of students with epilepsy.
- Understanding these perceptions is crucial for developing targeted educational interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess primary school teachers' knowledge and attitudes regarding epilepsy.
- To identify specific areas requiring enhanced teacher training and education on epilepsy management and inclusion.
Main Methods:
- A stratified random sample survey of 620 primary school teachers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- Utilized a 37-item questionnaire to gather data on demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and prior experience with epilepsy.
Main Results:
- Only 17% of teachers felt well-informed about epilepsy.
- Higher education and Saudi nationality were associated with better knowledge (p=0.009, p=0.013).
- Good knowledge correlated with more positive attitudes, such as being willing to have a child with epilepsy in class (p=0.028).
Conclusions:
- Primary school teachers' knowledge about epilepsy requires significant improvement.
- Teacher attitudes towards epilepsy are strongly linked to their level of knowledge.
- Educational campaigns are essential to cultivate a more informed and accepting community regarding epilepsy.
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