Knowledge and Attitude of People toward Epilepsy in a Tertiary Care Hospital of West Bengal.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 4, Issue 6
Abstract
Background: Epilepsy still remains a neglected issue in many developing countries. The disease is prevalent in all social strata and among all ages. Preventive public health awareness is necessary to address the ill effects of sigma and misconception. The present study was conducted to study awareness among the patient attending tertiary care hospital. Methodology: A hospital based cross-sectional study was done among 200 non-epileptic people. A predesigned, structured schedule was used containing questions to assess knowledge and attitude toward epilepsy. The schedule used was printed in local language and applied to the sample population after taking verbal consent. Results: Present study revealed overall good knowledge. More than half stated that the disease can be treated with modern drugs and should not skip medicine. About 62% thought that epilepsy result in hindrance in education. 80% felt that these patients should under care of any doctor. Conclusion: The improvement in the Knowledge and attitude of people toward epilepsy is still lags behind. Therefore awareness generation among people is needed to overcome the situation.
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Dr. Sourav Naiya
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