Knowledge and beliefs about epilepsy in mothers of children with epilepsy: a view from a developing country.
Twenty two mothers of children with epilepsy attending an EEG department were interviewed using a semi-structured interview schedule examining knowledge about epilepsy, attitudes towards their children and the pathways to treatment. The overwhelming impression is of a lack knowledge and uncertainty in the mothers about the condition. This is discussed in terms of effects on treatment and health educational programmes.
Butau
T
T
Department of Psychiatry Medical School, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe.
Piachaud
J
J
D002648:Child; D003253:Consultants; D003906:Developing Countries; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006266:Health Education; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D009035:Mothers / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology*; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D015030:Zimbabwe