Knowledge and attitudes among preschools staff in Shanghai, China, regarding epilepsy
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RESEARCH ARTICLE
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Knowledge and attitudes among preschools staff in Shanghai, China, regarding epilepsy Liyan Qiu1, Lixiao Shen1, Junli Wang1, Fang Ren1, Mingyu Xu1, Fan Jiang2, Xiaoyang Sheng1, Fei Li1 and Feng Li1*
Abstract Background: Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological problems among children. The aim of this survey was to assess the knowledge and attitude among preschool staff in Shanghai regarding epilepsy. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out among the staff at selected preschools. A stratified random sampling method was first used to identify suitable subjects. Data were obtained using a self-completed questionnaire. A standardized collection of demographic information was performed, and participants were given a questionnaire about their knowledge and attitudes regarding epilepsy. Results: A total of 1069 subjects completed the questionnaire. In this survey, 387 (36.2%) staff members had previously participated in related training. 17.6% of teachers knew how to provide appropriate first aid for seizures. Correct responses regarding first aid for seizures, such as laying the person on his or her side (24.9%), moving harmful objects out of the way (20.7%), protecting the head (36.1%), waiting until the seizure ends (7.9%), and dialing the emergency number (40.1%), were low. The staff members had different attitudes towards children with epilepsy: some subjects had a positive attitude, some had a negative attitude. Conclusions: The level of first-aid knowledge among preschool staff in Shanghai relevant to epilepsy was low. There is an urgent need to educate staff about epilepsy and appropriate first-aid practices for seizures. Keywords: Epilepsy, Preschool staff, First-aid knowledge, Attitudes, Training
Background Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological problems among children, with a worldwide prevalence of 5 ~ 10 people per 1000 people [1]. In Europe, the prevalence of epilepsy is 3.3 ~ 7.8 people per 100 people [2]. In China, epidemiological research has shown that the prevalence of epilepsy has been 5.95–8.75 people per 1000 people since 2000 [3]. There are more than 2 million people with epilepsy in China [4]. Seizures can * Correspondence: [email protected] 1 Department of developmental behavioral pediatric & children healthcare, MOE-Shanghai Key Laboratory of Children’s Environmental Health, Xinhua Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1665 Kongjiang Rd, Shanghai 200092, China Full list of author information is available at the end of the article
occur suddenly and at any time, potentially causing severe harm or even death [5]. Children in preschool are one groups affected by epilepsy, and a negative attitude towards afflicted children can lead to physical injuries, social isolation and learning difficulties [6]. As most children spend the day in schools and situations requiring first aid are often encountered there, especially in preschool, these are important locations in which to focus on the management of epilepsy in chil
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