Marital status among patients with epilepsy in Saudi Arabia

Almarzouqi, Manal Rashed; Alageel, Saleh; Almeharish, Amani; Alsemari, Abdulaziz

doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.108452

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“…Nonetheless, it has also been reported that people with epilepsy are more likely to remain unmarried than those without epilepsy [ 37 ]. This may be attributed to a negative attitude toward people with epilepsy with regard to social relationships, which can be more stressful than epilepsy itself, and lead to social isolation, thereby limiting the opportunities for social interaction, including marriage [ 38 ]. In addition, an awareness survey conducted in Taiwan revealed that 72% of respondents objected to their children marrying a person with epilepsy [ 39 ], which could also contribute to the low marital rate observed in the JME patients in our study.…”

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Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy: Seizure and Social Outcomes in Taiwan

Lim

Tseng

et al. 2023

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Patients with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) may not achieve seizure freedom despite optimal treatment with antiseizure medications (ASMs). The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical and social features of patients with JME, and to determine the factors associated with outcomes. We retrospectively identified 49 patients with JME (25 females, mean age 27.6 ± 8.9 years) who were assessed at the Epilepsy Centre of Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan. The patients were divided into two groups, those who were seizure-free and those with ongoing seizures according to their seizure outcome at the last follow-up for one year. Clinical features and social status were compared between these two groups. Twenty-four (49%) of the JME patients were seizure-free for at least one year, while 51% continued to experience seizures despite being treated with multiple ASMs. The presence of epileptiform discharges in the last electroencephalogram and seizures during sleep were significantly associated with worse seizure outcomes (p < 0.05). The patients who were seizure-free had a higher employment rate compared to those who continued to experience seizures (75% vs. 32%, p = 0.004). Despite receiving ASM treatment, a considerable proportion of the patients with JME continued to have seizures. Moreover, poor seizure control was associated with a lower employment rate, which may lead to negative socioeconomic consequences related to JME.

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Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy: Seizure and Social Outcomes in Taiwan

Lim

Tseng

et al. 2023

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“…The population’s knowledge regarding epilepsy improved in KSA in the past few years as the percentage of believers in epilepsy as contagious decreased in different regions decreased relatively. 14 , 17 , 19 , 20 PWE marital chances were researched by Almarzouqi et al, 23 who found that socio-demographic characteristics, such as employment, had a substantial impact on PWE matrimonial prospects. Similarly, PWE’s social history adds to the stigma that surrounds patients, resulting in a negative attitude toward PWE in social relationships, employment, and education.…”

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Epilepsy Stigma Among University Students in Makkah: A Cross-Sectional Study

Alkhotani¹,

Alkhotani²

2022

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Background Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by a persistent propensity to generate recurring epileptic seizures. Young adults such as university students can bridge the gap and improve attitudes toward patients with epilepsy and reduce stigma. This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitude of university students in the city of Makkah about epilepsy. Methods This cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out at main universities in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia. The study was conducted after getting approval from Umm Al-Qura University’s ethics and research committee. A total of 394 participants were enrolled in the study, and a stratified random sampling (probability sampling) technique was used to select respondents. Results The study included students with a mean age of 20.9 ± 4.6 (18–28 years), 271 (68.8%) students were females, 374 (94.9%) of the students agreed that epilepsy is not contagious, and 215 (54.6%) refused the impact of epilepsy on patients’ marital status, relationships and fertility, respectively, 213 (54.1%) of the students reported that they feel scared to witness a seizure. About 334 (84.8%) respondents believed that epilepsy is an affliction, and 123 (31.2%) reported that they thought epilepsy was a supernatural phenomenon or black magic. Conclusion The study concluded a satisfactory level of awareness among university students in Makkah related to dealing with patients with epilepsy. Further scientific studies will help build student’s positive attitudes through simulation programs and interventional studies.

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Marital status among patients with epilepsy in Saudi Arabia

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References 37 publications

Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy: Seizure and Social Outcomes in Taiwan

Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy: Seizure and Social Outcomes in Taiwan

Epilepsy Stigma Among University Students in Makkah: A Cross-Sectional Study

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