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September 1, 2024

A Comparative Study of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Toward Epilepsy in Nursing Students vs. Caregivers of People with Epilepsy

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MWMadhugandha WahaneRSR. K. SurekaHKHimanshu Kaushal

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Overview

Comparative study highlights poor knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding epilepsy in nursing students and caregivers, suggesting urgent educational needs.

Key Points

  • Knowledge about epilepsy was poor among both nursing students and caregivers, highlighting a significant educational gap.
  • Negative attitudes prevailed in both groups, with 0–40% incorrectly believing people with epilepsy are incompetent in various aspects of life.
  • A validated KAP questionnaire was administered to 100 nursing students and 100 caregivers, allowing for comprehensive assessment.
  • Emphasizing the need for practical education to improve understanding and management of epilepsy, especially among first responders.

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Wahane et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af658fad7bf08b1eae4e15https://doi.org/10.4103/jomm.jomm_1_25
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