Table 3 Knowledge assessment among caregivers of epileptic children at Yekatit 12 Hospital Medical College
Characteristics | Yes (%) | No (%) |
|---|---|---|
Heard or read about epilepsy | 62(51.7) | 58(48.3) |
Known anyone with epilepsy | 61(50.8) | 59(49.2) |
Cause of epilepsy | ||
Brain injury | 28(23.3) | 92(76.7) |
Curse from God | 3(2.5) | 117(97.5) |
Runs in the family | 4(3.3) | 116(96.7) |
Sprit possession | 29(24.2) | 91(75.8) |
Birth injury | 44(36.7) | 76(63.3) |
Blood disorder | 120(100) | |
Excessive worry | 3(2.5) | 117(97.5) |
Witchcraft | 2(1.7) | 118(98.3) |
I don’t know | 18 (15) | 102(85) |
Epilepsy is a form of | ||
Madness | 3(2.5) | 117(97.5) |
Sprit or demon possession | 32(26.7) | 88(73.3) |
Mental retardation | 9(7.5) | 111(92.5) |
Brain disease | 43(35.8) | 77(64.2) |
I don’t know | 40(33.3) | 80(66.7) |
Witnessed seizure | ||
Loss of consciousness | 101(84.2) | 19(15.8) |
Tongue biting | 71(59.2) | 49(40.8) |
Stiffness | 103(85.8) | 17(14.2) |
Loss of urine or stool | 31(25.8) | 89(74.2) |
Confusion | 48(40) | 72(60) |
Staring | 26(21.7) | 94(78.3) |
Epilepsy is a contagious condition | ||
Always | 6 (5) | |
Sometimes | 14(11.7) | |
Never | 100(83.3) | |