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Effect of Educational Booklet for Patients with Epilepsy on Their Self Efficacy

Background: Epilepsy is a chronic illness that affects an individual regardless of age, sex, education and occupational status. Aim: To evaluate effect of educational booklet for patients with epilepsy on their self –efficacy. Research design: quasi-experimental Setting: Outpatient neurology clinic at Assuit University student‘s hospital. Sample: A purposive sample of sixty male and female adult patients diagnosed with epilepsy Tools: patient assessment sheet and self-efficacy Scale. Results: There was a highly statistically significant difference between pre and post applying of educational booklet regarding self efficacy of patients under study p<0.001 . Conclusion: Educational booklet had statistical significant positive effects on improving self-efficacy among epileptic patients. Recommendation: Simple educational pamphlet for patients and their family members to improve self-efficacy should be available in neurology department and outpatient neurology clinic.