Incorporation of Epilepsy into Life Skills Education
Perceptions of Primary School Learners in Mpumalanga and Limpopo Province—A Qualitative Exploratory Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15716343 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Thendo Gertie Makhado (0000-0001-5673-1644, University of Venda, corresponding author), R Lebese (0000-0002-3209-5660, University of Venda), Maria Sonto Maputle (0000-0002-2027-0601, University of Venda) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 569-569 |
| Publication date | 2023-03-17 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Children (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2227-9067 • E-ISSN: 2227-9067 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/children10030569 |
| PMID | 36980128 |
| OpenAlex | W4327716311 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 2 |
Providing education on epilepsy is crucial, as this helps individuals to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively manage seizures while also reducing the stigma and misconceptions surrounding the condition. The aim of this research was to examine how learners perceive the integration of epilepsy education into life skills training. A descriptive-exploratory design was utilized for the study. The research took place in the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, located in South Africa, where primary schools in chosen rural communities were selected for the research. Six focus group discussions were conducted with learners aged 9 to 14 years in grades 4 to 7. Each group was comprised of six learners, resulting in a total of 36 individuals who satisfied the inclusion criteria. Data were collected from August to November 2022. Semi-structured interviews were utilized to collect data until saturation was reached. The collected data were analyzed with the assistance of ATLAS.ti. The study's results underscore the significance of incorporating epilepsy education into life skills curricula at the primary school level, as revealed by two prominent themes that emerged: first, the reasons provided by students for the integration of epilepsy education into life skills training, and second, the preferred teaching methodologies for epilepsy education within the life skills curriculum as identified by learners. Trustworthiness and ethical consideration were ensured. It is recommended that guidelines for epilepsy life skills should be developed to enhance the wellbeing and academic performance of learners with epilepsy in primary schools in Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces
Exploratory research · Life skills · Mathematics education · Medical education · Pedagogy · Perception · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Epilepsy research and treatment · Family and Disability Support Research · Genetics and Neurodevelopmental Disorders · Medicine · Psychology
| Citations per year | 0.67 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Highly cited | No |