Alireza Agha-Yousofi - Payam Noor University

Introduction: Epilepsy is one of the most serious and most common chronic diseases of children with a prevalence of ۵.۷ percent. This research was conducted to evaluate the effect of coping-therapy on coping ways of mothers with epileptic children in Qom, Iran.Method: In a correlative study in selected neurology centers of Qom, ۳۴ mothers of children with grand mal epilepsy (۲-۱۱ years old) were selected at convenience and divided to two groups. During pretest, both groups completed Folkman-Lazaros Coping Style Questionnaire. In the next stage, the control group received ۸ sessions of intervention to modify their coping styles. After this course, both groups filled the questionnaire again. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA.Results: The results showed that coping-therapy decreased distancing and escape-avoidance and increased self-controlling, seeking social support and positive reprisal.Conclusion: The results of this study suggest coping therapy be used for all mothers with epileptic children to improve coping.

Coping-Therapy, Epileptic Children, coping, mother