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  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Epilepsy is a prevalent chronic neurological disorder.
  • Neurological impairment is a common comorbidity in epilepsy patients.
  • Understanding associated behavioral and cognitive issues is crucial for comprehensive care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate behavioral problems and intelligence quotient (IQ) changes in children with epilepsy.
  • To determine the association between seizure characteristics (frequency, type, duration) and cognitive impairment.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 50 epilepsy patients and 50 controls.
  • Utilized Pediatric Symptom Checklist and Bhatia's Battery of Performance intelligence Test.
  • Data analyzed using SPSS 22 software.

Main Results:

  • Higher prevalence of behavioral problems (42-53.8%) and low IQ (44%) in epilepsy patients compared to controls.
  • Statistically significant differences in behavioral issues and IQ between patient and control groups.
  • Increased behavioral problems correlated with higher seizure frequency (≥3 per year).

Conclusions:

  • Behavioral problems and cognitive factors are significant in pediatric epilepsy.
  • These factors, alongside seizure control, influence a child's progress toward independence.
  • Holistic management considering behavioral and cognitive aspects is essential for children with epilepsy.