biostudies-literatureUnknown9(11)Hakami F<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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 awareneHeliyone22197https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10692802biostudies-literatureAwareness of Seizure First Aid among the population in Jazan, Saudi Arabia: A survey Study.PMC10692802Hakami FMohamed AHAlamer AAAlharbi GHAlhazmi AHakami KMHamdi SZaalah SAAwaf MAhmed AEHakami TfalseAwareness of Seizure First Aid among the population in Jazan, Saudi Arabia: A survey Study.<h4>Background</h4>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.<h4>Methods</h4>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 awarene2023-01-01T00:00:00Z2023 Nov2025-04-05T11:45:43.379Z2025-04-05T11:45:43.379ZS-EPMC106928023804514910.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e22197