The aim of this study is to investigate the frequency of sleep problems in epileptic children and their caregivers.
The study instruments include two parts. First, data on socio-demographic, height, weight, the sleep duration, caregiver's level of education (Illiterate, Preliminary school, High school, University), caregiver sleep problems, and medical background were noted. Clinical data regarding epilepsy (a type of seizure, etiology, the frequency of seizures, actual and previous antiseizure medications) were collected from interviews of participants/parents and examination. Second, the psychometric assessment tools used to evaluate all participants and caregivers; Children's sleep habits questionnaire (CSHQ), strength and difficulties questionnaire (SDQ), diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (DSM)-V Sleep Disorders Scale-Child Report, DSM-V Sleep Disorder Scale- Adult Report. All participants and their caregivers completed the psychometric questionnaires.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
120
1. Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire is a validated tool to screen sleep behavior in young children's assessment of pediatric sleep problems. 2. DSM-V Level II Sleep Disturbance- Child Report. is retrospective, 8-item self-report used to assess the pure domain of sleep disturbances in children and adolescents age of 11-17 years in the past seven days.Higher scores indicate more severe sleep disorders. High scores on a particular domain might indicate significant and problematic areas for the child that may warrant further assessment. 3. DSM -V Sleep Disturbance -Adult Report. is used to assess the pure domain of sleep disturbances in adults for the past seven days. SDQ).is used to screen emotional and behavioral problems in children. 4. SDQ is used to screen emotional and behavioral problems in children.
İpek Dokurel
Izmir, Other, Turkey (Türkiye)
COMPLETEDİpek Dokurel
Izmir, Other, Turkey (Türkiye)
RECRUITINGSleep disturbances correlation with behavioral difficulties in epileptic children
The subscales of sleep problems would be investigated with Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) -V Level II Sleep Disturbance- Child Report,Children's Sleep Habits Questionnaire. The subscales of behavioral problems in epileptic children would be investigated with Strength and Difficulties Questionnaire.The correlation of these subscales would be correlated with statistical methods to define significant differences.
Time frame: participant would be assessed at the beginning of the study
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