Mothers' Perceptions of Potential Threats Associated with Epilepsy in their Children

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt

2 Assistant Lecturer of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt

3 Assistant Professor of Pediatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt

10.21608/tsnj.2025.435934

Abstract

Background: Mothers are often the primary caregivers who closely monitor
their children with epilepsy and manage seizures and its related complications.
They often experience multiple threats that affected their children’s health and
ability to function normally. Aim: the present study aim was to assess mothers'
perceptions of potential threats associated with epilepsy in their children.
Research design: A descriptive research design was utilized. Subjects:
Purposive sampling of 120 mothers of children complaining of epilepsy was
included. Setting: the study was conducted at Neurological Outpatient Clinic at
Tanta Main University Hospital. Tools: Two tools were utilized. Tool (I)
Epilepsy Knowledge Questionnaire. Tool (II) Mothers Perception of Epilepsy
Threats. Results: slightly more than half of the mothers (55%) had moderate
level of total knowledge regarding epilepsy. It was evident that, most of the
mothers (88.3%) had negative perception toward physical threats followed by
social threats 75% and psychological threats 70%. Conclusion: Based on the
results of the present study, it can be concluded that, the majority of the
studied mothers had negative perception regarding physical threats. Nearly three
quarters of the mothers had negative attitude toward psychological and social
threats. Recommendation: Educational instructions must be designed for
mothers to raise their awareness about childhood epilepsy.

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  • Receive Date: 28 June 2025
  • Accept Date: 28 June 2025

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