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Knowledge and attitudes towards epilepsy in Saudi families

Hanan A Neyaz1, Hana A Aboauf1, Maha E Alhejaili1

  • 1Faculty of Medicine and General Surgery at Taibah University, Almadinah Almunawwarah, KSA.

Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences
|August 23, 2019
PubMed

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Many families in Saudi Arabia hold misconceptions about childhood epilepsy, believing it is linked to Jinn. This study highlights the need for community education to correct these beliefs and improve understanding of this common neurological disorder.

Area of Science:

  • Paediatric Neurology
  • Neuroscience
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Epilepsy is a prevalent paediatric neurological disorder.
  • Lack of public awareness and prevalent misconceptions negatively impact children with epilepsy.
  • Addressing misinformation is crucial for supporting affected children and families.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess knowledge and attitudes towards epilepsy.
  • To compare families of epileptic children with families of children without epilepsy.
  • Study conducted in Almadinah Almunawwarah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).

Main Methods:

  • Cross-sectional study conducted between March and December 2015.
  • Data collected using a self-administered questionnaire.
  • Participants included families of epileptic and non-epileptic children.

Main Results:

  • Out of 168 participants, 150 completed the questionnaire (64 families of epileptic children, 86 families of normal children).
  • 44.7% of families believed epilepsy was related to Jinn.
  • Belief in Jinn causation was associated with lower family education levels, urban/rural residence, epilepsy type, disease duration, and treatment duration.

Conclusions:

  • Significant misconceptions regarding epilepsy persist in the community, even among families of affected children.
  • There is a critical need to correct existing knowledge and attitudes towards epilepsy.
  • Mass public education programs and campaigns are recommended to improve understanding and combat misinformation.
Abstract

Keywords:
EpilepsyEpileptic childrenJinnSociety educationType of epilepsy

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