DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2015.v03i05.066

Pages: 2124-2127

To study various demographic factors associated with idiopathic epilepsy. This cross - sectional observational study was conducted in a tertiary care hospital in central India from September 2013 to August 2014. 125 children with idiopathic epilepsy between 5 to 15 years were included. Ethical clearance was taken from institution Ethical Committee. All relevant data like socio economic status, family history, consanguity etc and the detailed examination were filled in predesigned proforma. Data was analysed by observed frequency and percentages [SPSS version 20]. The results are 54.4% cases were in the age group of 5-9 years. Sex ratio was1.9:1(M: F). 56.8% cases belonged to urban area while 43.2% to rural area. As regards educational level of parents, 12.8% mothers were high school passed and only 4% mothers were post Graduate. Among fathers of CWE, 26.4% were illiterate. 61.6% belonged to upper middle class. Positive family history of seizures was found in 53 cases (42.4%). Consanguinity was found only in 4 cases (3.2%) cases. In conclusion Epilepsy can affect quality of life of an individual and lead to development of co-morbidities most of which are preventable. Hence, a detailed history and thorough clinical examination should be done in all CWE so that these factors can be addressed early so as to improve the overall outcome and quality of life in CWE.