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Research Paper | Pediatrics | India | Volume 4 Issue 8, August 2015
Assess Knowledge and Attitude of Parents regarding Childhood Seizures in Selected Hospital of Haryana
Phougat Jyoti | Kumari Vinay [2] | Kumar Yogesh [3]
Abstract: Seizures are the most common pediatric neurological disorder. The incidence of seizures is highest i. e.5 % children experience convulsion during the first 5 years of life, with a decreasing frequency in older age. Seizure in childhood may interfere with familial life, sleep and social life of parents, imposing tremendous stress and anxiety of parents. Seizure control is more in the hands of the patient and the caregiver. Objectives of the study To assess the knowledge and attitude of parents regarding childhood seizures, To find out the relationship between knowledge and attitude of parents, To find out the association of knowledge and attitude of parents regarding childhood seizures with sample characteristics. An exploratory descriptive Survey study was done on 80 parents of Children age 1-15 yr diagnosed with childhood seizures and getting treatment Result Majority (53.8 %) of parents knowledge regarding childhood seizures was average. Only 6.25 % of parents had very good knowledge highest mean percentage of knowledge score was78.25 % in the area first aid for seizures Majority (93.75) % of parents attitude regarding childhood seizures was Favourable. Highest mean percentage of attitude score was82.38 % in the area Treatment. Significant coefficient of correlation between knowledge score and attitude score of parents regarding childhood seizures Conclusion Study revealed that Parents knowledge regarding childhood seizures was average. Parents had moderately favourable attitude regarding childhood seizures.
Keywords: knowledge, Attitude, Parents, Childhood Seizures, HOSPITAL
Edition: Volume 4 Issue 8, August 2015,
Pages: 395 - 399
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Pages: 529 - 531Effect of Animated Presentation in Knowledge on Personal Hygiene among Children at Government Primary School, Thiruvellore
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Research Paper, Pediatrics, India, Volume 11 Issue 3, March 2022
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