Epilepsy is the most frequent neurological disorder in child-hood. Because epilepsy in childhood occurs in the setting of a cerebral structure characterized by quicker development and greater vulnerability than in adulthood, and it can lead to life- threatening or fatal results, making it crucial to detect and treat properly in its early stages. Aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of training program on mothers' selfcompetence regarding caring for their children with epileptic children. Settings: The study was conducted at pediatric outpatient clinic at Benha health insurance hospital and Nasar health insurance clinic in Shobra city affiliated to Egyptian Ministry of Health. Design: A quasi experimental design was utilized for conducting the current study. Sample: A convenient sample of mothers accompanying their epileptic children who were attending the above mentioned settings. Tools: Four tools were used for data collection; A structured interviewing questionnaire schedule, Reported practice checklist , Seizures Severity Scale and Parenting Sense of Competency Scale to assess mothers' self competence level. Results: There was a highly statistical significant differences in mothers'knowledge, and self 'competence level regarding care for their children with epilepsy throughout the program phases,additionally, mothers had a high self competence post program and follow up after 3 month compared with pre program. Conclusion : Based on the results of the present study, it can be concluded that, the research hypothesis is accepted, while it was found that the training program was highly effective method in improving the mothers' knowledge and practice regarding care for their children with epilepsy and reflected a highly self competence .Recommendation: The study recommended that, the continuous training and education should be provided to all mothers involved in care of children with epilepsy in order to update their knowledge and ensure sense of self competence level . |
