Enhancing Epilepsy Awareness and Cooperative Care in Elementary and Middle Schools
Aehong Min,
Wendy R. Trueblood Miller,
Kay Connelly
et al.
Abstract:Epilepsy, a prevalent chronic neurological disorder, presents numerous challenges for people with epilepsy (PWEs) and their caregivers. They experience difficulties in receiving proper care and support due to stigma and misconceptions. Promoting public awareness in early education would be critical to reduce the stigma and to properly support them. We conducted 145 surveys and 21 interviews with teachers, school nurses, and parents of elementary and middle school students. While the participants exhibited slig… Show more
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