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EFFECTIVENESS OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ON KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EPILEPSY, IRAQ
Shatha Ahmed M. A., Muna Abdul Kadhum Zeidan and *Dr. Zeena Jamal Alkhazraji
ABSTRACT
Background: The knowledge of teachers regarding epilepsy is crucial, as they significantly influence children experiencing seizures at school. They are essential in offering educational support to epileptic children and fostering effective communication between epileptic and non-epileptic peers. Objective: The objectives of this study are to assess kindergarten teachers' knowledge on epilepsy and to evaluate the efficacy of an instructional program on their understanding of the condition. Methods: The present study utilized a quasi-experimental design. The research period started on 1st October 2021 and concluded on 20th January 2022. A non-probability sample was recruited from the Al-Rusafa Third Education Directorate kindergarten in Baghdad City. The sample was split into two groups: one study group consisting of 30 teachers and one control group including another 30 teachers. Validity is assessed by a panel of twelve specialists in healthcare, each with over nineteen years of expertise. Results: The study determined that the majority of the sample exhibited inadequate understanding of epilepsy among kindergarten students at the Al-Rusafa Third Education Directorate in Baghdad. The educational program used in the research group enhanced teachers' understanding of epilepsy, hence validating the program's usefulness in this regard. Conclusions: The research recommended the adoption of this program as an instructional manual throughout all directorates of the Ministry of Education in Iraqi governorates and proposed regular training sessions for kindergarten teachers for children with chronic diseases, including epilepsy.
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