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Knowledge, attitude, and traditional practices towards epilepsy among relatives of patients with epilepsy

Ibrahim A. Alburaidi, Mohammed Talab Alshahrani, Abdulrahman Majed Alkhalifah, Rawan M. Alqahtani, Atheer Altamimi.


Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and practices of relatives of epileptic patients towards epilepsy at an outpatient clinic in Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sample of 180 relatives of epileptic patients. Data were collected through an 18-item questionnaire covering social and demographic characteristics, knowledge and attitude towards epilepsy, and traditional and alternative medicine practices.
Results: The majority of participants (83.3%) demonstrated adequate knowledge and attitude towards epilepsy. However, 16.7% exhibited inadequate knowledge, particularly regarding the necessity of lifelong treatment for epilepsy. Participants showed high awareness of common seizure symptoms and correct management practices but held some misconceptions, such as the belief in the evil eye as a cause of seizures and the practice of placing objects in the mouth during a seizure. Demographic factors such as education level, number of children, income, and employment status did not significantly influence knowledge levels (p-value = >0.05).
Conclusion: While the relatives of epileptic patients at PSMMC generally possess a strong understanding of epilepsy, significant gaps, and misconceptions remain. These findings highlighted the need for targeted, culturally sensitive educational interventions to improve epilepsy management and support. Addressing these knowledge gaps can reduce stigma and enhance the quality of life for individuals with epilepsy and their families.

Key words: Epilepsy awareness, Seizure management knowledge, Seizure management knowledge, Attitudes towards epilepsy, Traditional epilepsy treatments


 
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Alburaidi IA, Alshahrani MT, Alkhalifah AM, Alqahtani RM, Altamimi A. Knowledge, attitude, and traditional practices towards epilepsy among relatives of patients with epilepsy. IJMDC. 2024; 8(8): 2082-2089. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1723035188

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Alburaidi IA, Alshahrani MT, Alkhalifah AM, Alqahtani RM, Altamimi A. Knowledge, attitude, and traditional practices towards epilepsy among relatives of patients with epilepsy. https://www.ijmdc.com/?mno=214675 [Access: October 14, 2025]. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1723035188

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Alburaidi IA, Alshahrani MT, Alkhalifah AM, Alqahtani RM, Altamimi A. Knowledge, attitude, and traditional practices towards epilepsy among relatives of patients with epilepsy. IJMDC. 2024; 8(8): 2082-2089. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1723035188


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Alburaidi IA, Alshahrani MT, Alkhalifah AM, Alqahtani RM, Altamimi A. Knowledge, attitude, and traditional practices towards epilepsy among relatives of patients with epilepsy. IJMDC. (2024), [cited October 14, 2025]; 8(8): 2082-2089. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1723035188


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Alburaidi, I. A., Alshahrani, . M. T., Alkhalifah, . A. M., Alqahtani, . R. M. & Altamimi, . A. (2024) Knowledge, attitude, and traditional practices towards epilepsy among relatives of patients with epilepsy. IJMDC, 8 (8), 2082-2089. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1723035188


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Alburaidi, Ibrahim A., Mohammed Talab Alshahrani, Abdulrahman Majed Alkhalifah, Rawan M. Alqahtani, and Atheer Altamimi. 2024. Knowledge, attitude, and traditional practices towards epilepsy among relatives of patients with epilepsy. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (8), 2082-2089. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1723035188


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Alburaidi, Ibrahim A., Mohammed Talab Alshahrani, Abdulrahman Majed Alkhalifah, Rawan M. Alqahtani, and Atheer Altamimi. "Knowledge, attitude, and traditional practices towards epilepsy among relatives of patients with epilepsy." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8 (2024), 2082-2089. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1723035188


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Alburaidi, Ibrahim A., Mohammed Talab Alshahrani, Abdulrahman Majed Alkhalifah, Rawan M. Alqahtani, and Atheer Altamimi. "Knowledge, attitude, and traditional practices towards epilepsy among relatives of patients with epilepsy." International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries 8.8 (2024), 2082-2089. Print. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1723035188


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Alburaidi, I. A., Alshahrani, . M. T., Alkhalifah, . A. M., Alqahtani, . R. M. & Altamimi, . A. (2024) Knowledge, attitude, and traditional practices towards epilepsy among relatives of patients with epilepsy. International Journal of Medicine in Developing Countries, 8 (8), 2082-2089. doi:10.24911/IJMDC.51-1723035188




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