Seizure Disorder – Teachers’ Knowledge And Attitude To The Children- Seizure disorder is a common neurologic disorder that affects children. Worldwide, its prevalence rate varies greatly from country to country, and averagely 4-6 per 1000 children are affected by seizure disorder. Rate Of Seizure Disorder In Nigeria

Seizure Disorder – Teachers’ Knowledge And Attitude To The Children- However, a prevalence rate of 5.3-37 per 1000 children has been reported in Nigeria. It is a common reason for pediatric neurologic consultation in Nigeria. Children with seizure disorder face social discrimination and stigma due to negative perception, lack of knowledge, and understanding of the condition. There are many superstitious beliefs concerning the cause of seizure disorder which cut across all social strata.

It has been linked to witchcraft, spiritual attacks, and punishment for sins by traditional healers and even university students. There is also the belief that seizure disorder is contagious, and one can get infected by contact with the saliva from the mouth of the patients during seizure attacks. These beliefs expose the child with seizure disorder to danger during a seizure episode, as they are likely to be left unattended to by both the teachers and their schoolmates for fear of getting the condition. Parents and siblings of children with this condition are equally affected by the stigmatization.

Effects Of Seizure Disorder On Children

Studies have shown that they are more prone to psychiatric and emotional problems than parents and siblings of children without seizure disorder. For these reasons, children with seizure disorder are likely to be withdrawn from school either by their parents or the school authorities. For those who still go to school in spite of the stigmatization, their academic performance is lower than that of children without seizure disorder. Though many factors are reported to be responsible for the poor academic performance, stigmatization and discrimination have been documented as the most devastating.

As school children with seizure disorder spend most of their daytime socializing and interacting with their teachers as well as with their schoolmates, these teachers therefore play an important role in public health education. They can hand on the knowledge to their pupils and by extension, to the community.

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Re u a pediatrician or a resident in the area? I'm asking cos I am training to be one and cldnt help but notice ur topics on both seizure disorders n ECG findings in children.