Feelings and behaviors of parents of children with epilepsy

To assess the efficacy of support groups in identifying parents feelings and behaviors facing the diagnosis of epilepsy in their children. Protocols were applied to 18 parents before and after the sessions. Each protocol consisted of questions concerning feelings and beliefs toward epilepsy as well...

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Published in:Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria 1998-03, Vol.56 (1), p.39-44
Main Authors: De Souza, E A, Nista, C R, Scotoni, A E, Guerreiro, M M
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Attitude to Health
Behavior
Child
Emotions
Epilepsy
Female
Humans
Male
Parent-Child Relations
Parents - psychology
Self-Help Groups
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Summary:To assess the efficacy of support groups in identifying parents feelings and behaviors facing the diagnosis of epilepsy in their children. Protocols were applied to 18 parents before and after the sessions. Each protocol consisted of questions concerning feelings and beliefs toward epilepsy as well as children-parent interactions. The following feelings were observed: disappointment (94.4%), fear (72.2%), frightening (27.8%), sadness (33.3%), anxiety (27.8%) and rejection (38.9%). These feelings were associated with overprotection (83.3%) and a lack of limits (38.9%). Parents reported feeling of safety after seizure control and 77.8% associate major of difficulties to the lack of information and the inadequate beliefs involved. After support sessions, 94.4% of the parents reported less anxiety. Support groups dispel misconception, clarify child parent relationships and prevent behavioral difficulties.
ISSN:0004-282X
DOI:10.1590/S0004-282X1998000100006