Knowledge and Attitude of Teachers In Kindergarten about Children with Epilepsy

• Main Author: Hala Elgarawany
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Alexandria University 2009-12-01
• Series: Journal of High Institute of Public Health
• Subjects: knowledge; attitude; teachers; kindergarten; children; epilepsy

The aim of the present work was to examine the knowledge and attitude of teachers in kindergartens about children with epilepsy. Descriptive cross-section research design was used. The study was conducted in six experimental governmental schools represent the six educational areas in Alexandria. The sample of the study was 167 teachers. Data was collected through distributing self completed questionnaires in each school included in the study. There were significant relations between level of education and positive attitude towards epileptic children. There was signification relation between years of experiences and correct knowledge about epilepsy in children.