Childhood epilepsy: what parents know, believe and do.

摘要: This was a descriptive study to assess parents' knowledge of epilepsy in their children at the Klinik Pakar Pediatrik Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia from 1.1.93-31.6.93. Factors that influence level were examined. Our hypothesis low and education social factors important. Fifty consecutive parents interviewed during clinic appointments. The questionnaire consisted 25 questions which had been used survey on Australia. In order cater for local population modified by adding new pertaining situation. results showed 90% (45/50) unaware type suffering from. 50% (25/50) knew underlying cause 32% (8/25) attributed it brain disease, 8% (2/25) birth defects 10% (3/25) fever. such as duration epilepsy, parental racial differences between Malay other races (Chinese, Indians) did not reach any statistical significance (p > 0.05). 80% patients (30/50) monotherapy. However, children's medications. 82% (31/50) anti-convulsants would only control convulsions. Only (8/50) acute management seizures. Wrong practices inserting spoons (5/50) or massaging limbs (17/50) an attack still common. 70% (35/50) attended follow-up clinics hoping be cured. Parents with economic status less than five years coming regularly. = 0.01 p 0.02 respectively). conclusion, overall these poor. improve is necessary educate reading materials effective educational packages.