Effect of a selfinstructional module on the child rearing knowledge and practice of women with epilepsy
No Thumbnail Available
Date
2014-06
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy.
Abstract
Women with epilepsy (WWE) have poorer knowledge and skill in child rearing than women without epilepsy.
PURPOSE:
To evaluate the effect of a self-instructional module (SIM) on the child rearing knowledge (CRK) and practice (CRP) of WWE and developmental outcome of their babies.
METHODS:
One hundred women in first trimester of pregnancy that were enrolled in to the Kerala Registry of Epilepsy and Pregnancy and consenting to participate were given a self instructional module (SIM) or a comparator booklet by random concealed allocation. Their child rearing knowledge (CRK) was assessed by a standardized protocol at entry (first trimester) and at 3-4 months postpartum. Their child rearing practice (CRP) was evaluated in third postpartum month. The developmental outcome of babies was assessed at 1 year of age as per registry protocol.
RESULTS:
Eighty eight women completed this 1 year study. The CRK score was significantly higher (p=.034) for the intervention group (32.91±5) when compared to the comparator group (30.61±5) However, a corresponding improvement in CRP score was not observed for the former. Developmental outcome of 68 babies showed a positive weak correlation between CRP and developmental quotient both mental and motor. The intervention group demonstrated significant increase in their CRK. Nevertheless the results did not indicate a significant improvement in the CRP.
CONCLUSION:
The SIM improved the CRK of WWE. Nevertheless, the child rearing practices did not show corresponding improvement.
Description
Keywords
Child care; Child rearing; Development; Knowledge; Parenting; Practice
Citation
Seizure - European Journal of Epilepsy. 2014;23(6):424-8.