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Mental health problems in children with uncomplicated epilepsy; relation with parental anxiety

Funda Gökgöz-Durmaz1, Fatma Gökşin Cihan1, Meltem Uzun2

  • 1Departments of Family Medicine, Konya Training and Research Hospital Konya, Turkey.

The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
|March 8, 2017
PubMed

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Children with epilepsy experience more neuro-behavioral issues, including emotional and attention problems. Their parents also report higher anxiety levels, highlighting the need for integrated family care.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Child Psychology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Epilepsy in children is associated with potential neurodevelopmental and mental health challenges.
  • Parental well-being is often impacted by the chronic condition of a child.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate mental health problems in children with epilepsy.
  • To assess parental anxiety levels in families of children with epilepsy.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire for children.
  • Employed the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory for parents.
  • Compared 83 children with epilepsy to 172 healthy controls.

Main Results:

  • Children with epilepsy showed higher scores for emotional problems, behavioral issues, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
  • Control group children demonstrated better school performance and higher prosocial behavior.
  • Parents of children with epilepsy exhibited significantly elevated state and trait anxiety levels.

Conclusions:

  • Children with epilepsy face increased neuro-behavioral difficulties.
  • Elevated parental anxiety is a significant concern in families managing childhood epilepsy.
  • Healthcare providers should address the psychological health of the entire family, not just seizure management.

Keywords:
ADHDbehavior problemsepilepsyparent-child interaction

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