Effects of health education on improving intellectual knowledge among parents of people with epilepsy

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders with a worldwide prevalence between 5 and 10 per 1000. Among the world population, 50 million people are reported to be affected by epilepsy and approximately 85% are the ones residing in developing countries. This study aimed to assess the intellectual knowledge among parents of people with epilepsy before and after health education. Quasi-experimental design (Pretest & posttest) was used. The study was conducted at one of the leading tertiary care hospitals in Lahore, Pakistan. Study participants will be selected using a convenient sampling method. The sample size is calculated by using the formula in Open Epi. The sample size was 370 upon 95% of the confidence interval but due to the limitation of time and according to the availability of participants, 100 subjects were interviewed through a pre-designed questionnaire. Study results demonstrate a significant difference between participants’ scores assessed pre and post-intervention. The Pretest score was recorded as 44.35 and the post-test assessment was measured as 52.48. The results of this study strongly suggest that educating the parents of children with epilepsy can help enhance their abilities to manage their children while having seizures at home. This can help minimize any chaotic situations and utilize the resources effectively.