الملخص الإنجليزي
Objectives: This study aimed to determine the knowledge and attitudes of primary school managers
regarding epilepsy among school children in Erbil City, Iraq. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted
in primary schools between 18 June and 18 August 2013. A total of 80 primary school managers were selected to
answer a questionnaire covering three domains: socio-demographical characteristics, knowledge of epilepsy and
attitudes towards epilepsy. Results: More than half of the participants (55%) had spent less than 10 years in school
administration. More than one-third (37.5%) of the participants believed that epilepsy was an infectious disease, and
over half of the respondents (53.75%) stated that epilepsy cannot be treated or prevented. Conclusion: Although
the respondents' attitudes towards pupils with epilepsy were generally positive, their knowledge of epilepsy was
imperfect; thus, an epilepsy education campaign is required. This should focus on the causes of epilepsy and its
management.
