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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Neurology
  • Health Sciences

Background:

  • Locus of control (LOC) describes an individual's belief in their ability to control life events, categorized as internal, external, or chance.
  • Understanding health locus of control (HLC) is crucial for managing chronic conditions like epilepsy, influencing patient behavior and outcomes.
  • Previous research indicates psychological factors significantly impact the experience and management of epilepsy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the health locus of control (HLC), anxiety, and depression levels in persons with epilepsy (PWE).
  • To investigate the relationship between HLC, anxiety, depression, and seizure control in PWE.
  • To compare HLC, anxiety, and depression scores between PWE and healthy controls.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study involving 100 persons with epilepsy (PWE) and 70 healthy controls, aged 18 years and older.
  • Data collection included demographic information, seizure history, and current antiepileptic drug use.
  • The Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (MHLC) scale (Form-C) and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HAD) scale were administered to all participants.

Main Results:

  • Persons with epilepsy (PWE) demonstrated significantly higher chance LOC scores (p < 0.00003) and lower internal LOC scores (p < 0.00001) compared to healthy controls.
  • No significant difference was found in external LOC scores between PWE and controls (p = 0.620).
  • PWE experiencing anxiety had lower internal LOC scores (p = 0.04), and those with poor seizure control reported higher anxiety and depression scores.

Conclusions:

  • Persons with epilepsy (PWE) perceive a stronger influence of chance and a weaker influence of internal control on their health.
  • These findings highlight the importance of addressing perceptions of control in the psychological management and counseling of individuals with epilepsy.
  • The study underscores the link between locus of control, emotional well-being, and seizure management in epilepsy.