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Epilepsy and driving: Local experience from Saudi Arabia
Hussein Algahtani1, Bader Shirah2, Raneem Algahtani3
1King Abdulaziz Medical City, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Epilepsy & Behavior : E&B
|August 28, 2019
Summary
Most male epilepsy patients in Saudi Arabia drive without restrictions, despite lacking specific regulations or physician guidance. This highlights a critical need for driving guidelines for epilepsy patients to ensure safety.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Public Health
- Transportation Safety
Background:
- Epilepsy poses legal, social, and psychological challenges, particularly concerning driving.
- Many countries restrict driving for individuals with epilepsy.
- Saudi Arabia lacks data and specific guidelines on driving practices among epilepsy patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of driving among male epilepsy patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- To identify barriers and difficulties faced by these patients regarding driving.
- To assess current driving practices and awareness of regulations.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study conducted at King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah.
- Inclusion: Male patients with epilepsy, 18+ years.
- Utilized a 25-item self-administered questionnaire.
Main Results:
- High prevalence of driving: 98.8% of participants drive cars.
- Most participants (99.4%) were not asked about epilepsy when obtaining licenses.
- 98.7% reported driving without restrictions, and 92.7% drive both in and out of the city.
Conclusions:
- Male epilepsy patients in Saudi Arabia exhibit high rates of driving, often with unrestricted practices.
- There's a significant lack of specific driving regulations and physician counseling for epilepsy patients.
- Urgent development of Saudi driving regulations for epilepsy patients and health education are recommended.
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