The Relationship Between Attitude and Knowledge of Epilepsy Among Students of Hamadanuniversity of Medical Sciences

سال انتشار: 1398
نوع سند: مقاله کنفرانسی
زبان: انگلیسی
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EPILEPSEMED16_022

تاریخ نمایه سازی: 28 بهمن 1398

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Background: Understanding knowledge and attitude with respect to epilepsy is an essential initial step in evolving strategies aimed at dispelling the myths and misconceptions associated with this condition. The purpose of this study is to assess relationship between knowledge and attitudes of students of Hamadanuniversity of medical sciences towards epilepsy. Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in Hamadan University of Medical Sciences. 266 students completed the self-report questionnaire. This questionnaire consisted of three sections: demographic information, knowledge and attitude questionnaire.To participate in the study, written informed consent was obtained from the participations. Data was analyzed by SPSS-16 software. Findings: The knowledge of most participants (68.4%) was moderate and only 6% of the subjects had good knowledge about epilepsy. While the attitude of most participants (75.2%) was positive. Our findings confirm the relationship between knowledge and attitudestoward epilepsy among students. This means that there was a significant positive relationship between knowledge and attitude of the participating students. Conclusion: According to this survey, knowledge about epilepsy is not satisfactory. with respect to the relationship between knowledge and attitude, It is suggested that additional efforts must be made to increase the knowledge of students through education programs.

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Narges Bahiraei

Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nahavand Paramedical, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran

Mahnaz Khatiban

Mother and Child care Research center, Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences,Hamadan, Iran