Table 1 Knowledge and awareness of health issues for women with epilepsy
From: Knowledge of obstetrician and family medicine doctors in Saudi Arabia about women with epilepsy
Statements | Correct | Incorrect | Unsure |
|---|---|---|---|
For some women with epilepsy, there is a relationship between seizures and the hormonal cycle | 66 (61.1%) | 15 (13.9%) | 27 (25%) |
Reproductive disorders occur more frequently in WWE than in women without epilepsy | 38 (35.2%) | 36 (33.3%) | 34 (31.5%) |
Women with epilepsy on ASMs have a higher oral contraception pill failure rate | 76 (70.4%) | 15 (13.9%) | 17 (15.7%) |
To the best of your knowledge, which of the following ASMs interferes with levels of oral contraceptives? | 18 (34.6%) | 15 (28.9%) | 19 (36.5%) |
WWE have a lower fertility rate than women who do not have epilepsy | 31 (28.7%) | 66 (61.1%) | 11 (10.2%) |
WWE should not get pregnant while taking ASMs | 23 (44.2%) | 20 (38.5%) | 9 (17.3%) |
What percent of children born to a WWE is at risk for major birth defects? | 6 (11.5%) | 25 (48.1%) | 21 (40.4%) |
Estrogen has an inhibitory effect on neurons, whereas progesterone has an excitatory effect | 24 (22.2%) | 20 (18.5%) | 64 (59.3%) |
What minimum amount of folic acid must be advised to a WWE of childbearing potential under ASMs? | 13 (25%) | 39 (75%) | 0 (0%) |
What is the rate of patients with epilepsy who usually have sexual dysfunction? | 8 (15.4%) | 21 (40.4%) | 23 (44.2%) |
Studies on WWE indicate higher incidences of sexual dysfunction? | 16 (30.8%) | 14 (26.9%) | 22 (42.3%) |
Does WWE have sexual dysfunction? | 19 (36.5%) | 11 (21.2%) | 22 (42.3%) |
WWE are at higher risk for osteoporosis | 50 (46.3%) | 26 (24.1%) | 32 (29.6%) |
Do you recommend WWE on ASMs to breastfeed her baby? | 77 (71.3%) | 31 (28.7%) | 0 (0%) |