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Maternal approach to epileptic school-age children in Menoufia and Zagazig: a comparative study
Journal of the Egyptian Public Health Association [The]. 1994; 69 (3-4): 129-148
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-32956
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This study aimed at investigation of the maternal approach towards epilepsy of their children in two different cities, Shebin EL-Kom, Menoufiya and Zagazig, Sharkeia. The sample comprised 118 epileptic school-age children, 6 to 18 years old; and their mothers, attending the out-patient clinics in Shebin El-Kom and school health unit in Zagazig. A structured interview schedule was used for interviewing each mother on Individual basis. The main findings revealed lack of maternal knowledge and misconceptions towards epilepsy it is recommend that mothers should be informed as to the importance of prenatal care, child's immunization, as well as how to diagnose and manage a case of epilepsy. Proper training for school teachers and nurses for management of such cases is highly warranted
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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Main subject: Schools / Child / Epilepsy Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J. Egypt. Public Health Assoc. Year: 1994

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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Main subject: Schools / Child / Epilepsy Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: J. Egypt. Public Health Assoc. Year: 1994