Study The Knowledge and Attitude Towards Epilepsy Among Relatives of People With Epilepsy and Their Impact on The Patient's Quality of Life

A Study of The Knowledge and Attitude Towards Epilepsy Among Close Relatives of People With Epilepsy and Their Impact on The Patient's Quality of Life

Epilepsy is a common neurological condition that affects personal and familial behavior and social support . About 50 million people worldwide suffer from epilepsy and the prevalence of active epilepsy in developing countries is 5 to 10 per 100 persons . Individuals with epilepsy may suffer from psychological issues such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis . Accordingly, living with a person with epilepsy will provide some challenges, particularly at home. Studies have reported that relatives of people with epilepsy have an increased risk of anxiety. Epilepsy can inflict an enormous burden on both the people with epilepsy (PWE) and their family caregivers, decreasing their quality of life and daily efficiency.

Inclusion Criteria:

• The participants Will be the close relatives of people with epilepsy who had a close relationship with the patient and living in the same house. The respondents will include the mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, or the husband/wife, sons of patients.

The patients will be patients diagnosed of epilepsy for at least 6 months, who were using antiepileptic drugs.

Exclusion Criteria:

• The Relatives not living in the same house or not in direct contact with the patients or younger than 16 years old will be excluded from the study.

The persons who had major medical or mental health problems other than epilepsy that would affect QOL will be excluded.