The caregivers' knowledge on epilepsy and its relationship with stress levels

Lee, Khuan and Iskan, Norazlin and Abdul Rashid, Nor'ain (2024) The caregivers' knowledge on epilepsy and its relationship with stress levels. The Malaysian Journal of Nursing, 16 (2). pp. 108-117. ISSN 2231-7007 E-ISSN 2462-246X

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Abstract

Background:Eighty percent of 50 million people who live in economically underdeveloped and developing countries tend to have epilepsy, and more than 50 million people worldwide suffer from this condition. Objective: To determine the levels of knowledge about epilepsy among carers and the relationship this has with their stress levels. Methods:Across-sectional study design was employed using probability systematic sampling. All the data obtained were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. Results:In total, 308 respondents participated in this study. Asignificant association was found between carers' knowledge levels and stress levels. Asignificant association was identified between educational level, monthly income, and level of knowledge. However, the results reveal no significant association between carer knowledge and the socio-demographic characteristics of age, gender, and religion. Similarly, no significant association was identified between socio-demographic characteristics and stress levels. Conclusion: This study revealed that most carers who have family members with epilepsy experience moderate levels of stress, even though they have high levels of knowledge. Therefore, stress levels among carers can be reduced by implementing health education related to stress management. Therefore, good knowledge on epilepsy and good social support will reduce stress levels among carers.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	caregiver epilepsy knowledge stress
Subjects:	R Medicine > RT Nursing > RT48 Nursing assessment > RT48.55 Patient monitoring R Medicine > RT Nursing > RT85.5 Standards for nursing care. Nursing audit. Evaluation and quality control of nursing care
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Critical Care Nursing
Depositing User:	Asst Prof Nor'ain Abdul Rashid
Date Deposited:	02 Dec 2024 08:44
Last Modified:	02 Dec 2024 09:17
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/116239

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