Table 3 Frequency distribution of participants knowledge of epilepsy (n = 213)
Variable | n | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
Define epilepsy? | ||
Current seizures | 194 | 91.3 |
One seizure | 19 | 8 .7 |
What are the causes of epilepsy? | ||
Brain disease | 113 | 53.1 |
Difficulties during pregnacy | 45 | 8 |
Infection | 42 | 19.7 |
Inexplained | 39 | 18.3 |
Don’t known | 31 | 14.5 |
Triggering factors | ||
Emotion | 107 | 50 |
ASM discontinuation | 38 | 18 |
Fever | 32 | 15 |
Alcohol | 2 | 1.1 |
Sensory stimuli | 2 | 1.1 |
Don’t known | 32 | 14.8 |
What are the major types of seizures? | ||
generalized seizures | 213 | 100 |
focal seizures | 0 | 0 |
What are the signs of a seizure attack? | ||
Convulsion | 191 | 89.7 |
hypersalivation | 62 | 29.1 |
Loss of conscience | 32 | 15 |
Urination | 5 | 2.3 |
Is epilepsy a contagions disease? | ||
Yes | 23 | 10.8 |
No | 147 | 69 |
Don’t known | 43 | 20.2 |
Complications of a generalized seizure | ||
Self-hurt | 202 | 94.8 |
Hurt to others | 35 | 16.4 |
Death | 27 | 12.7 |
What are the drugs used in the treatment of epilepsy? | ||
Phenobarbital | 213 | 100 |
Diazepam | 213 | 100 |
Carbamazepine | 87 | 40.8 |
Sodium valproate | 76 | 35.7 |
Lamotrigine | 10 | 4.7 |
Medications for treatment of status epilepticus | ||
Phenobarbital | 113 | 53 |
Diazepam | 85 | 39.9 |
Primidone | 15 | 7 |
Route of administration of diazepam for status epilepticus | ||
Rectal | 200 | 94 |
Intramusculaire | 9 | 3.8 |
Nasal | 2 | 1.1 |
Intrathecale | 2 | 1.1 |
When to discontinue the AED treatment? | ||
Seizure freedom | 43 | 20.2 |
At least 2 years after the last seizure | 39 | 18.3 |
At least 5 years after the last seizure | 40 | 18.8 |
Don’t known | 71 | 33.3 |
Complications of epilepsy if untreated | ||
Increased seizures | 181 | 85 |
Death | 27 | 12.7 |
Cognitive disorders | 5 | 2.3 |
Is epilepsy curable ? | ||
Yes | 84 | 39.1 |
No | 74 | 34.8 |
Don’t known | 55 | 26.1 |