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Sushma Sajjan1, Puneet Jain, Suvasini Sharma

  • 1Departments of *Pediatrics, Lady Hardinge Medical College and associated Kalawati Saran Children Hospital and #Pediatric Neurology, Department of Neonatal, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, BL Kapur Super Speciality Hospital; New Delhi, India. Correspondence to: Dr Suvasini Sharma, Division of Pediatric Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, Lady Hardinge Medical College and associated Kalawati Saran Children Hospital, New Delhi 110001, India. sharma.suvasini@gmail.com.

Indian Pediatrics
|October 25, 2016
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Children with epilepsy face a higher risk of injuries compared to their siblings. This study highlights the need for increased supervision for children experiencing seizures.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Injury Epidemiology
  • Childhood Epilepsy

Background:

  • Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder in children.
  • Injuries are a significant concern for children with epilepsy, impacting their quality of life.
  • Understanding injury patterns in this population is crucial for developing targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence and characteristics of injuries in children with epilepsy (CWE).
  • To compare injury rates between CWE and their healthy siblings.
  • To identify risk factors associated with injuries in children with epilepsy.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective cohort study design was employed.
  • Children with epilepsy (aged 2-16 years) and their siblings were enrolled.
  • Data on injuries were collected via semi-structured questionnaires over a 12-month follow-up period.

Main Results:

  • Children with epilepsy had a significantly higher incidence of injuries (10.1%) compared to controls (4.7%) (P=0.03).
  • The relative risk of injury for children with epilepsy was 2.1 (95% CI, 1.0 - 4.4).
  • Seizure-related injuries accounted for 4.3% of injuries in the epilepsy group.

Conclusions:

  • Children with epilepsy are at an elevated risk of sustaining injuries.
  • The findings underscore the importance of vigilant supervision for children with epilepsy.
  • Further research into specific injury prevention strategies for this vulnerable group is warranted.
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