Analysis of Questionnaire Survey of Epilepsy Patients Who Have Raised Children

Abstract

Based on the hypothesis that epilepsy patients are dealing with child-rearing with not only weaknesses but also strengths, a questionnaire was administered to adult epilepsy patients with child-rearing experience. A total of 10 participants responded, of whom 4 (40%) were male, ranging in age from 33 to 64 (median age 43.5). 30% of the respondents had no parenting partner, and most of the parenting partners were their spouses. Respondents without a spouse also had no cooperative parenting partner. All respondents had three or fewer children, and 60% had only one child. The analysis of the open-ended responses revealed that the respondents had weaknesses such as child rearing with unexpected seizures and anxiety about the safety of their children and that supporters are expected to provide support while offering perspective. On the other hand, they also have strengths due to their knowledge of epilepsy. In addition, the responses from the male respondents were related to driving, suggesting that support for transportation is essential.