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Determination of self-efficacy of patients diagnosed with epilepsy

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This study was conducted to determine the self-efficacy of patients diagnosed with epilepsy. This descriptive-correlational study was conducted between November-December 2020 with individuals diagnosed with epilepsy and living in the eastern province of Turkey. The sample of the study consisted of individuals diagnosed with epilepsy (101 persons) who were living in this province and agreed to participate in the study. According to the findings obtained from the study, the Epilepsy Self-efficacy Scale Total Mean Score of the individuals was found to be 226.38 ± 45.23. The scale does not have a cut-off point, and the total score that can be obtained from the scale varies between 0 and 310. An increase in the score obtained indicates high self-efficacy. It can be said that the self-efficacy levels of the sampled individuals are also high. It was found that there was a negative correlation between the first diagnosis age and the seizure management sub-dimension, and a positive statistically significant correlation between the age of the individuals and the age of the first seizure. The Epilepsy Self-efficacy Scale Total Mean Score of the individuals was found to be statistically high in those who received information regarding the disorder and used their drug/drugs regularly. It is suggested to conduct the study in larger groups. It is recommended to carry out studies to increase epilepsy self-efficacy.

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  1. Dogubayazit Ahmedi Hani Vocational School/First and Emergency Aid Programme Agri, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, Agri, Turkey

    Mehmet Salih Yildirim

  2. Faculty of Nursing/Department of Nursing Erzurum, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey

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Yildirim, M.S., Yildiz, E. Determination of self-efficacy of patients diagnosed with epilepsy. Neurol Sci 43, 2709–2715 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-021-05661-w

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