Association between Physical Activity Level and Health-Related Quality of Life of Children With and Without Epilepsy

Abstract

Physical activity (PA) appears to be limited in children with epilepsy (CWE). The unpredictability of seizure recurrence results in overprotection, isolation, and needless restrictions in their activity. PA level and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of CWE and children with no epilepsy (CWNE) were investigated. Data were analyzed using chi-square test and Spearman rank correlation coefficient. Majority reported moderate PA level, with a significantly lower mean PA score (2.45 ± 0.68) in CWE compared with CWNE (3.06 ± 0.72). Significant positive correlation was observed between HRQoL and PA level. However, CWE scored lower on every HRQoL scale item when compared with CWNE. It is imperative for CWE to be physically active to improve their HRQoL.

Keywords

children with epilepsy - health-related quality of life - physical activity

Authors' Contributions

O. O. O. conceived the idea of the study and design, supervised the research, and edited the manuscript. M. A. A. helped in data acquisition and prepared the first draft of the paper. A. F. A. assisted in revising the drafts of the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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