Relationship Between Teachers' Attitudes and Knowledge About Epilepsy and Their Health Literacy and Health Anxiety.
Background: Epilepsy is a common neurological condition that can affect students in educational settings. Teachers' knowledge and attitudes toward epilepsy play a vital role in ensuring student safety and educational continuity. Aim: This study aimed to examine the relationship between teachers' hea...
| Publicado en: | Journal of Education & Research in Nursing / Hemşirelikte Eğitim ve Araştırma Dergisi Vol. 22; no. 2; pp. 123 - 129 |
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Hemsirelikte Egitim ve Arastirma Dergisi
Jun2025
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