Examining the knowledge level and attitude toward epilepsy and the predictor variables among adolescents with epilepsy

•Level of epilepsy knowledge needs to enhanced.•Attitude toward epilepsy is close to favorable.•Number of seizures significantly affect both knowledge and attitude.•Attitude, parental education, and concerns predict knowledge.•Age, duration of epilepsy, knowledge, and concealment predict attitude....

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Published inEpilepsy & behavior Vol. 159; p. 109973
Main Authors Aydemir, Nuran, Sakman, Özüm Karya, Delil, Şakir, Özkara, Çiğdem
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.10.2024
Subjects
Adolescent
Epilepsy - psychology
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Male
Predictive Value of Tests
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:•Level of epilepsy knowledge needs to enhanced.•Attitude toward epilepsy is close to favorable.•Number of seizures significantly affect both knowledge and attitude.•Attitude, parental education, and concerns predict knowledge.•Age, duration of epilepsy, knowledge, and concealment predict attitude.
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ISSN:1525-5050
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DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109973