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.
Department of Psychiatry Medical School, Avondale, Harare, Zimbabwe.
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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