Assessment of Knowledge, attitude and practice towards epilepsy among displaced Sudanese Adults in Egypt 2025

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dc.contributor.authorShahd Kamal Ahmed Abdelwahab
dc.contributor.authorBaraa Adel Elshiekh Salman
dc.contributor.authorSara Khalid Nasr Salman
dc.contributor.authorAlaa Mohammed Mustafa Mohamed
dc.contributor.authorAbrar Alsadig Alsir Aljak
dc.date.accessioned2026-09-27T08:49:18Z
dc.date.available2026-09-27T08:49:18Z
dc.date.issued2026
dc.descriptionNapata College
dc.description.abstractBackground: Epilepsy affects over 50 million people worldwide, with 80% living in developing countries. Displaced populations face unique challenges in epilepsy management due to disrupted healthcare access, limited resources, and cultural beliefs. This study assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding epilepsy among displaced Sudanese adults in Egypt to inform targeted educational interventions. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 132 displaced Sudanese adults in Egypt in 2025. Using a structured questionnaire, data were collected on participants' knowledge of epilepsy causes and symptoms, attitudes toward people with epilepsy, and practices related to seizure management. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the results. Results: Most participants (96%) were aware of epilepsy, with 52% attributing it solely to medical causes, though misconceptions persisted—48% believed epilepsy was hereditary and 12% attributed it to magical causes. While attitudes were generally positive, with 91% supporting inclusion in schools and workplaces, significant stigma remained regarding marriage, with only 34% accepting marriage to someone with epilepsy. Regarding practices, 61% correctly identified placing a person on their side during seizures as appropriate first aid, but dangerous misconceptions persisted, with 24% recommending placing objects in the mouth. Though 95% expressed willingness to help during seizures, 42% acknowledged not knowing proper response techniques. Conclusion: Despite relatively high awareness and positive attitudes toward social inclusion, displaced Sudanese adults in Egypt hold persistent misconceptions about epilepsy causation and management. The gap between willingness to help and correct seizure response knowledge presents a clear opportunity for targeted educational interventions. Addressing these gaps through culturally-appropriate education could improve epilepsy management and reduce stigma within this vulnerable population.
dc.identifier.urihttp://dspace.napata.edu.sd/handle/123456789/433
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherNapata College
dc.titleAssessment of Knowledge, attitude and practice towards epilepsy among displaced Sudanese Adults in Egypt 2025
dc.typeThesis
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