Background: Experiencing seizures in a child is often overwhelming for parents, who may feel unsure about how to respond safely and effectively. Many parents lack the right knowledge and skills to handle seizure episodes, which can lead to anxiety and mistakes during critical moments. This highlights the need for clear, accessible education to help parents better understand and manage childhood seizures. This study explores how well an educational booklet helps parents improve their knowledge, attitudes, and practical responses related to childhood seizures, using a structured approach grounded in General Systems Theory. Methodology: This study employed a structured educational intervention to assess its impact on parents’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to childhood seizure management in selected hospitals in Dehradun. Participants, primarily aged 21–40 years from diverse educational and socioeconomic backgrounds, were recruited using a purposive sampling technique. Data collection involved pre and postintervention assessments using validated questionnaires designed to measure KAP levels. The intervention consisted of a comprehensive educational program tailored to address gaps identified in baseline assessments. Statistical analysis included correlation tests to explore relationships among knowledge, attitudes, and practices, as well as demographic comparisons to identify factors influencing outcomes. Ethical approval was secured, and informed consent obtained from all participants. The methodology ensured a systematic approach to evaluating the effectiveness of educational support for parents managing childhood seizures. Results: After going through the booklet, parents demonstrated a noticeable improvement in understanding what causes seizures, recognizing symptoms, and how to respond calmly and correctly. Their attitudes toward seizures became more positive, with less fear and stigma. Many also reported adopting safer caregiving habits. Parents shared that the booklet was easy to understand and helped clear up many of their worries and misconceptions. Conclusion: This study shows that a well structured educational booklet can make a real difference in how parents manage childhood seizures. By guiding parents step by step through the process of learning and applying new information, the approach based on General Systems Theory proved effective in enhancing both knowledge and practice. This method can serve as a useful model for developing future health education tools that empower parents and improve outcomes for children.
Childhood seizures, parents, knowledge, attitude, practice, educational intervention, information booklet, seizure management, Dehradun, structured teaching programme.
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