Awareness and Attitude of First Aid Seizures Management among Medical Undergraduate Students, Tobruk University, Libya

The study at Tobruk University revealed significant knowledge gaps among medical students about seizure management, with 72.9% correctly identifying a seizure's basic definition, but 41.6% incorrectly believing that inserting objects into a seizing person's mouth is helpful, and only 23.6% knowing the correct first aid position. Students also demonstrated misconceptions about epilepsy causes, including supernatural beliefs, highlighting an urgent need for targeted educational interventions to improve understanding and prepare future health care professionals.

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Avicenna Journal of Medicine
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2025-04-01
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https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0045-1809427
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Epilepsy research and treatment
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Awareness and Attitude of First Aid Seizures Management among Medical Undergraduate Students, Tobruk University, Libya

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Awareness and Attitude of First Aid Seizures Management among Medical Undergraduate Students, Tobruk University, Libya

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Abstract

The study at Tobruk University revealed significant knowledge gaps among medical students about seizure management, with 72.9% correctly identifying a seizure's basic definition, but 41.6% incorrectly believing that inserting objects into a seizing person's mouth is helpful, and only 23.6% knowing the correct first aid position. Students also demonstrated misconceptions about epilepsy causes, including supernatural beliefs, highlighting an urgent need for targeted educational interventions to improve understanding and prepare future health care professionals.

Avicenna Journal of MedicineVol. 15(02)
Sebha University (LY), Ministry of Health and Population (EG), Tobruk University
Openalex Percentile: Top 84%
Epilepsy research and treatment
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