Primary school teacher's knowledge and attitudes toward children with epilepsy

摘要: Abstract Purpose Primary school teacher's knowledge and attitudes toward epilepsy can have significant impact on the performance psycho-social development of child with epilepsy. Our objectives were to study identify areas in which further teacher training education are required. Methods A stratified random sample survey involving a group primary teachers Jeddah, Saudi Arabia included private/public schools designated for male female students. structured 37-item questionnaire was used examine their demographics, knowledge, attitudes, experience Results Six hundred twenty working public (58%) or private (42%) ages ranging between 21 59 years (mean 36). Most (79%) Arabian nationality 66% had college university degree. Their ranged from 1 35 13.5). Only 17% felt very well informed about Teachers higher more likely good ( p =0.009). also report independent educational level =0.013). Overall, less negative including minding an epileptic class =0.028) thinking that they should be placed special classroom =0.029). Conclusions needs improvements. correlated highly knowledge. Educational campaigns needed develop tolerant community.