The knowledge of women with epilepsy on motherhood/ Wiedza kobiet chorych na padaczkę na temat macierzyństwa

• DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0010.5034
• Publication Date: 2017-10-17T06:38:52Z
• Authors: Ilona Jasnos; Aleksandra Cieślik; Joanna Wanot; Justyna Sejboth; Dariusz Szurlej; Piotr Gurowiec
• Keywords: Contraindication

Introduction: Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions. Approximately half 50 million suffering from epilepsy are women. Although pregnancy in course considered a high risk pregnancy, based on many observations, it estimated that chance delivering healthy child by woman with exceeds 90%. However, congenital defects 2-3 times higher than It mostly caused antiepileptic drugs. Material and methods: The study was conducted 139 women epilepsy, aging 18-40 years, who were under supervision neurology clinic Silesia voivodeship. studies using survey elaborated authors for reproductive age questionnaire published Polish Center Women. Results: Most surveyed have had longer 10 years (52.52%). smallest number has been less year (7.19%) A majority respondents treated monotherapy (51.8%). Almost did not (57.55%). According to 76.26% contraindication having children. statistically significant correlation demonstrated (p = 0.0479) between education desire get information about contraception its impact epilepsy. Conclusions: 1/3 interviewed insufficient knowledge responsible motherhood concerns lowest level education. become interested issues related only after they pregnant whereas, at least secondary more procreation motherhood.