Electronic Theses and Dissertation

Epilepsi adalah gangguan neurologis yang dapat menyebabkan kondisi kegawatdaruratan seperti Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), cedera fisik, dan komplikasi lainnya apabila tidak ditangani secara tepat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui gambaran pengetahuan guru tentang pertolongan pertama epilepsi di Sekolah Luar Biasa Negeri Kebayakan Takengon. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif dengan desain descriptive study, melibatkan 85 responden yang diambil dengan teknik total sampling. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner berisi 23 pernyataan terkait pengetahuan pertolongan pertama epilepsi. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa sebagian besar guru memiliki pengetahuan baik (59,5%) pada aspek memberikan ruang yang cukup bagi siswa yang kejang (97,3%), memahami definisi epilepsi (94,6%), dan menghubungi orang tua siswa (93,2%). Namun, pengetahuan guru masih rendah terkait kejang lebih dari 5 menit yang menandakan kondisi gawat darurat (21,6%) dan tindakan saat terjadi perdarahan hidung setelah kejang berakhir (24,3%). Meskipun sebagian besar guru tidak mendapatkan pelatihan formal, pengetahuan mereka dipengaruhi oleh akses informasi dari media, pengalaman pribadi, dan tanggung jawab profesional. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa pengetahuan guru tentang pertolongan pertama epilepsi termasuk dalam kategori baik. Institusi pendidikan diharapkan dapat menyelenggarakan pelatihan rutin, menyediakan panduan tertulis, dan meningkatkan literasi guru mengenai pertolongan pertama epilepsi.

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that can lead to serious emergencies, such as Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), physical injuries, and other complications if not managed promptly and appropriately. This study assessed teachers' knowledge regarding first aid for epilepsy at the State Special Needs School in Kebayakan, Takengon. The research employed a quantitative descriptive approach with a cross-sectional design involving 85 respondents selected through a total sampling technique. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire comprising 23 items designed to assess knowledge of first aid for epilepsy. The results revealed that the majority of teachers possessed good knowledge (59,5%), particularly in areas such as providing adequate space for students during seizures (97,3%), understanding the definition of epilepsy (94.6%), and contacting the students' parents (93,2%). However, the teachers' knowledge was limited in recognizing seizures lasting more than 5 minutes as an emergency condition (21,6%) and managing nosebleeds occurring after a seizure (24,3%). Although the teachers had not received formal training, their knowledge was influenced by access to media information, personal experiences, and professional responsibilities. The study concluded that teachers' overall understanding of first aid for epilepsy was categorized as good. It was recommended that educational institutions provide regular training programs, offer comprehensive written guidelines, and enhance teachers' literacy regarding first aid for epilepsy.