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KNOWLEDGE OF SCHOOL TEACHERS ABOUT EPILEPSY IN CHILDREN, KERALA
*Swathy S. R., Prof. Anila K. P., Jesna Santhosh, Devika Raj
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Background of the study: Epilepsy is a disorder of the brain that is characterized by an enduring predisposition to generate seizures and by it’s neurobiological, cognitive, psychological and social consequences. Epilepsy is a condition that has life consequences that extend well beyond the experience of having seizures. A study shows that seizure control remained unchanged or improved in 92% people with epilepsy. Methodology: To identify the knowledge level, descriptive design was selected with quantitative research approach. Convenience sampling technique was used. Sample size of 100 were taken. School teachers from selected schools, Kerala were included in the study. Data collection instruments were included by using demographic proforma and structured knowledge questionnaire to assess the knowledge regarding the first aid management of epilepsy in children, checklist to assess myths regarding epilepsy. Results: The finding shows majority of the subjects had average knowledge regarding the first aid management of epilepsy in children. Conclusion: Present study suggests the need for education program to improve the knowledge level regarding the first aid management of epilepsy in children among teachers.
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