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Gharegozl Ki, Abbasi Siar F, Kolahi A.a, Bolhari J, Zaman Gh, Keyhanidoost Zt, Poortaherian P,
Volume 64, Issue 8 (13 2006)
Abstract
Background: Despite advances in medical science and modern technology, epilepsy remains as a stigmatized condition and negative public attitude toward epilepsy is a common phenomenon especially in developing countries such as Iran. It is the major factor causing serious social discrimination against people with epilepsy which in turn may be more devastating than the disorder itself. Thorough understanding of the knowledge and attitudes toward epilepsy is essential to modify these negative attitudes.
Methods: We conducted a face-to-face questionnaire interview survey in crowd locations of Tehran in August, 2004-April 2005. A total of 1079 persons all more than 15 years old were asked to fill the questionnaire.
Results: Eighty eight percent of respondents had heard about epilepsy before, 42.2% of them knew one person with epilepsy. However, out of responses about the causes of epilepsy, 52/4% said it was caused by brain damage, 26.4% said it was an inherited disease,, 14.3% said it was due to fever, 34.8% believed stress as the cause of it and1.1% said evil spirits was the cause. 56.9% considered pregnancy to be appropriate for epileptics. 94% believed children with epilepsy could go to school and have normal education.
Conclusion: According to this survey, public knowledge and attitudes about epilepsy in study population is not satisfactory. It is suggested that additional efforts must be made to increase the knowledge of the general population through education programs especially among school children.
Bolhari J, Chime N,
Volume 65, Issue 13 (Vol 65, Supplement 1 2008)
Abstract
Background: Mental health needs to increase in disasters and this study assesses the
basic and mental health needs and delivered services during the first month after Bam
(Iran) earthquake disaster in year 2004.
Methods: Thirty Five mental health professionals and experts were involved in mental
health care and interventions for survivors in Tehran general hospitals and in the Bam,
were participated in a focus group qualitative study, and finding analyzed after coding
from tape recorder.
Results: The primary and immediate needs of survivors were: water, food, shelter,
security, finding family members, treating and helping injured ones, respect and good
relationship by others, and information and news about disaster and others. Second and
long time needs and services were the previous needs and services and also immediate
starting the daily routine activities, opening schools and workplaces, participating in
community services and resettlement or housing. Lack of previous program and
inadequate services are discussed in the paper.
Conclusion: It is the first time in Iran survivors get immediate mental health intervention
in disaster, but based on finding and the survivors needs, and the problems reported in
services were delivered, the study proposes a new mental health intervention program in
natural disaster for Iran.
