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Primary school teachers’ knowledge, attitudes and behaviors about childhood epilepsy

Year 2016, Volume: 41 Issue: 3, 491 - 495, 30.09.2016
https://doi.org/10.17826/cukmedj.237491

Abstract

Purpose: In this study we aimed to explore the knowledge, attitude and behaviors of primary school teachers about childhood epilepsy disease and contribute to pretentive public health policies. 

Material and Methods: In our study 463 primary school teachers were included between 02.11.2015 to 07.12.2015 at the center of Kahramanmaras province. Questionnaires were administered to teachers giving informed consent for childhood epilepsy containing questions about their knowledge, attitude and behaviors. Participants’ level of knowledge about epilepsy was assessed over total 29 points. 

Results: Of all teachers, 62.2% determined that they have faced with a child undergoing epileptic seizures. While teachers’ level of knowledge about childhood epilepsy average score 14.34 was found, male teachers of epilepsy knowledge score was 14.4±4.6 and female teachers of epilepsy knowledge score was 14.2±4.0. Knowledge about epilepsy was similar in male and female teachers. When asked to teachers for epilepsy causes, of 263 (56.8%) brain disease, 236 (51%) genetic causes and 153 (33%) head trauma was revealed. 367 (%79,3) of participants involuntary contractions in the body, 366 (%79) fainting, and 325 (%70.2) stated that epilepsy is a symptom of loss of consciousness.

Conclusion: In our study primary school teachers have insufficient knowledge of epilepsy according to the points we questioned. In addition we detected serious misbehaviors of teachers about childhood epilepsy. It is of great importance to train teachers about childhood epilepsy and epileptic seizures to be taken effective measures for protection of biological, social and psyshicological health of children. 

References

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  • 2. Sivri BB, Özpulat F. İlköğretimde görevli öğretmenlerin epilepsiye ilişkin bilgi, tutum ve davranışları. Epilepsi. 2013;19(2):71-78.
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  • 21. Bishop M, Slevin B. Teachers attitudes toward students with epilepsy: results of a survey of elementary and middle school teachers. Epilepsy Behav. 2004;5:308-15.
  • 22. Lee H, Lee SK, Chung CK, Yun SN, Choi-Kwon S. Familiaritywith, knowledge of, and attitudes toward epilepsy among teachers in Korean elementary schools. Epilepsy Behav. 2010;17:183-7.
  • 23. Thacker AK, Verma AM, Ji R, Thacker P, Mishra P. Knowledge awareness and attitude about epilepsy among school teacher in India. Seizure. 2008;17:684- 90.

İlkokul öğretmenlerinin epilepsi konusunda bilgi, tutum ve davranışları

Year 2016, Volume: 41 Issue: 3, 491 - 495, 30.09.2016
https://doi.org/10.17826/cukmedj.237491

Abstract

Amaç: Bu çalışmada ilkokul öğretmenlerinin çocukluk çağı epilepsi hastalığı konusunda bilgi, tutum ve davranışlarının belirlenerek koruyucu halk sağlığı politikalarına katkı sağlanması amaçlanmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmamıza 02.11.2015 - 07.12.2015 tarihleri arasında Kahramanmaraş il merkezinde görevli 463 ilkokul öğretmeni dahil edildi. Bilgilendirilmiş onam veren öğretmenlere çocukluk çağı epilepsilerine yönelik bilgi, tutum ve davranışlarının sorgulandığı anket uygulandı. Katılımcıların epilepsi konusunda bilgi düzeyleri toplam 29 puan üzerinden değerlendirildi. Bulgular: Öğretmenlerin %62.2’sinin daha önce epileptik kriz geçirmekte olan bir çocukla karşılaştığı belirlendi. Öğretmenlerin çocukluk çağı epilepsileri konusunda bilgi düzeyi puan ortalaması 14.34 iken, erkek öğretmenlerin bilgi puanı 14.4±4.6 ve kadın öğretmenlerin bilgi puanı ise 14.2±4.0 olarak saptandı. Kadın ve erkek öğretmenlerin epilepsi konusunda bilgi düzeyi benzerdi. Epilepsi hastalığı sebepleri sorgulandığında öğretmenlerin sırasıyla 263’ü (%56.8) beyin hastalığı, 236’sı (%51) genetik nedenler ve 153’ü (%33) kafa travmasını neden olarak belirtti.  Katılımcıların 367’si (%79.3) vücutta istemsiz kasılmalar, 366 kişi (%79) bayılma ve 325 kişi (%70.2) bilinç kaybının epilepsi belirtisi olduğunu ifade etti. Sonuç: Çalışmamızda ilkokul öğretmenlerinin çocukluk çağı epilepsi hastalığı konusunda sorguladığımız hususlara göre bilgi düzeyinin yetersiz olduğu belirlendi. Ayrıca öğretmenlerin epilepsi konusunda ciddi tutum ve davranış yanlışlıklarının olduğu tespit edildi. Öğretmenlere çocukluk çağı epilepsi hastalığı ve epileptik nöbet konusunda eğitimlerin verilmesi, çocukların biyolojik, sosyal ve psikolojik sağlıklarının korunmasında etkin önlemler alınması açısından büyük önem arz etmektedir.

References

  • 1. Glauser TA. Advancing the medical management of epilepsy: disease modification and pharmacogenetics. J Child Neurol. 2002;17:85-93.
  • 2. Sivri BB, Özpulat F. İlköğretimde görevli öğretmenlerin epilepsiye ilişkin bilgi, tutum ve davranışları. Epilepsi. 2013;19(2):71-78.
  • 3. Baykan B, Bebek N, Gürses C, Gökyiğit A. Epilepsi. In Nöroloji (Eds AE Öğe, B Baykan, ZS Bahar):311- 54. İstanbul, Nobel Tıp Kitapevleri, 2011.
  • 4. Bora İ. Epilepsi. In Klinik Nöroloji (Ed E Oğul):131- 52. Bursa, Güneş Tıp Kitapevleri, 2002. 5. Foote-Smith E, Bayne L. Joan of Arc. Epilepsia. 1991;32:810-5.
  • 6. Serdaroğlu A, Özkan S, Aydın K, Gücüyener K, Tezcan S, Aycan S. Prevalance of epilepsy in Turkish children the ages of 0 and 16 years. J Child Neurol. 2004;19:271-4.
  • 7. İncecik F, Hergüner ÖM, Mert G, Altıunbaşak Idiopathic childhood occipital lobe epilepsies in Turkish children. Cukurova Medical Journal. 2015;40:504-9.
  • 8. Wirrell CE. Epilepsy-related injuries. Epilepsia. 2006;47:79-86. 9. Spitz MC. Injuries and death as a consequence of seizures in people with epilepsy. Epilepsia. 1998;39:8:904-07.
  • 10. Kankirawatana P. Epilepsy awareness among school teachers in Thailand. Epilepsia. 1999;40:497-501.
  • 11. Bannon MJ, Wildig C, Jones PW. Teachers’ perceptions of epilepsy. Arch Dis Child. 1992;67:1467-71.
  • 12. Mielke J, Adamolekun B, Ball D, Mundanda T. Knowledge and attitudes of teachers towards epilepsy in Zimbabwe. Acta Neurol Scand. 1997;96:133-7.
  • 13. Dantas FG, Cariri GA, Ribeiro Filho AR. Knowledge and attitudes toward epilepsy among primary, secondary and tertiary level teachers. Arq Neuro-Psiquiatr. 2001;59:712-6.
  • 14. Madsen LP. Danish primary school teachers’ knowledge about epilepsy in children. Ugeskrift Laeger. 1996;158:1977-80.
  • 15. Prpic I, Korotaj Z, Vlasic-Cicvcaric I, PaucicKirincic E, Valerjev A, Tomac V. Teachers opinions about capabilities and behavior of children with epilepsy. Epilepsy Behav. 2003;4:142-5.
  • 16. Seva-Diaz A, Abad Alegria F, Ferrando L. Epileptics at school. Arch Neurobiol. 1986;49:113-20.
  • 17. Hsieh L, Chiou H. Comparison of epilepsy and asthma perception among preschool teachers in Taiwan. Epilepsia. 2001;42:647-50.
  • 18. Abulhamail AS, Al-Sulami FE, Alnouri MA, Mahrous NM, Joharji DG, Albogami MM et al. Primary school teacher’s knowledge and attitudes toward children with epilepsy. Seizure. 2014;23:280- 3.
  • 19. Yaman S, Arıkan D, Çelebioğlu A, Özyazıcıoğlu N, Güdücü F. Öğretmenlerin epilepsiye ilişkin bilgileri ve davranışları. Atatürk Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Yüksekokulu Dergisi. 2001;4:18-24.
  • 20. Mecarelli O, Capovilla G, Romeo A, Rubboli G, Tinuper P, Beghi E. Knowledge and attitudes toward epilepsy among primary and secondary school teachers in Italy. Epilepsy&Behavior. 2011;22:285- 92.
  • 21. Bishop M, Slevin B. Teachers attitudes toward students with epilepsy: results of a survey of elementary and middle school teachers. Epilepsy Behav. 2004;5:308-15.
  • 22. Lee H, Lee SK, Chung CK, Yun SN, Choi-Kwon S. Familiaritywith, knowledge of, and attitudes toward epilepsy among teachers in Korean elementary schools. Epilepsy Behav. 2010;17:183-7.
  • 23. Thacker AK, Verma AM, Ji R, Thacker P, Mishra P. Knowledge awareness and attitude about epilepsy among school teacher in India. Seizure. 2008;17:684- 90.
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Subjects Health Care Administration
Journal Section Research
Authors

Hüseyin Üçer

Mustafa Haki Sucaklı This is me

Mustafa Çelik This is me

Hamit Sırrı Keten This is me

Publication Date September 30, 2016
Acceptance Date March 5, 2016
Published in Issue Year 2016 Volume: 41 Issue: 3

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MLA Üçer, Hüseyin et al. “Primary School teachers’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors about Childhood Epilepsy”. Cukurova Medical Journal, vol. 41, no. 3, 2016, pp. 491-5, doi:10.17826/cukmedj.237491.