Genetic attribution and perceived impact of epilepsy in multiplex epilepsy families.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Studies have found that affected individuals who believe the cause of their disorder is genetic may react in various ways, including optimism for improved treatments and pessimism due to perceived permanence of the condition. This study assessed the psychosocial impact of genetic attribution among people with epilepsy.

Methods

Study participants were 165 persons with epilepsy from multiplex epilepsy families who completed a self-administered survey. Psychosocial impact of epilepsy was assessed with the Impact of Epilepsy Scale, containing items about relationships, employment, overall health, self-esteem, and standard of living. Genetic attribution was assessed using a scale derived from three items asking about the role of genetics in causing epilepsy in the famil

SUBMITTER: Garofalo DC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7144879 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature