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Nawal A Asiri1, Mohammed A Bin Joubah, Samar M Khan
1Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Neurosciences (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
|October 23, 2015
Summary
Maternal knowledge and behavior regarding childhood seizures require improvement. Many mothers lack information on seizure management, highlighting the need for better educational programs.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Maternal Health
- Epilepsy Management
Background:
- Acute seizures in children are a common pediatric neurological concern.
- Maternal understanding and response are critical for effective acute seizure management.
- Limited data exists on maternal knowledge and behavior during pediatric seizures in Saudi Arabia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess maternal knowledge and behavior concerning acute seizures in children.
- To identify gaps in understanding and practices related to seizure first aid and management.
- To inform the development of targeted educational interventions for mothers.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study was conducted with 92 mothers at Pediatric Neurology Clinics in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- A 30-item questionnaire assessed maternal demographics, knowledge, and behavior regarding acute seizures.
- Data was collected between September 2013 and January 2014.
Main Results:
- 41% of mothers had witnessed a child's seizure; 26% felt completely uninformed about seizure care.
- Only 10% knew of home antiepileptic drugs for prolonged seizures; 35% would wait 15 minutes before seeking emergency care.
- Higher education correlated with feeling knowledgeable (p=0.02), while younger mothers (<27 years) and those with more mismanagement decisions (p=0.003) desired more information.
Conclusions:
- Maternal knowledge and behavior regarding acute seizures need significant improvement.
- Misinformation, negative behaviors, and poor management practices are prevalent among mothers.
- Enhanced awareness and targeted educational programs are essential to improve maternal preparedness for childhood seizures.
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