Frequency of Worry and Anxiety in Epileptic Children's Mothers

Autor: saadat Bagheri-Galeh, aliasgar Kolahi, ahmadreza Farsar
Jazyk: perština
Rok vydání: 2012
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Zdroj: Majallah-i Dānishgāh-i ̒Ulūm-i Pizishkī-i Qum, Vol 6, Iss 4, Pp 36-43 (2012)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1735-7799
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Popis: Background and Objectives: Adverse effect of children's epilepsy on family members, especially mothers, is an issue that has been less considered. One of these effects is anxiety increase in mothers. This study has been done with the purpose of determining frequency of worry and anxiety in epileptic children's mothers and recognizing the factors affecting it. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study has been done with the participation of epileptic children's mothers referred to Mofid Neurology Clinic of Medical Training and Therapy Center of Children. Anxiety level was determined by the State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) standard questionnaire. The data was analyzed using t-test, Mann-Whitney test and one-way ANOVA and in all cases, p
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