Awareness of Seizure First Aid among the population in Jazan, Saudi Arabia: A survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

First aid during a seizure is critical, but many people in Jazan, Saudi Arabia may not know what to do. This is because epilepsy is often stigmatized in the region and regarded as a spiritual or mental disorder. This study investigated the awareness of seizure first aid among the population living in Jazan.

Methods

An online survey was conducted. Healthcare workers and people who had never heard of epilepsy were excluded. Participants were asked to identify correct measures of seizure first aid from a list of 20 statements [9 correct and 11 incorrect]. A composite awareness score was calculated by subtracting the number of incorrect statements from the number of correct statements. Participants were classified into three groups: high, intermediate, and low awarene

SUBMITTER: Hakami F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10692802 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature