Emotional intelligence in children with epilepsy

IF 2 Q3 NEUROSCIENCES
Battamir Enkhtuya , Amgalan Bayarsaikhan , Battuvshin Lkhagvasuren , Uranbileg Sainbat , Binderiya Bayanmunkh , Tovuudorj Avirmed , Bayarmaa Tsend
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Abstract

Objective

Epilepsy is a prevalent neurological disorder in the pediatric population, often accompanied by comorbidities, drug-related burdens, and psychosocial issues. Emotional intelligence (EI) is a crucial aspect of neurocognitive functioning that may be impaired in various clinical conditions. This study aimed to assess EI and its associated risk factors in children with epilepsy.

Methods

In a case-control design, we recruited 47 children with epilepsy (37 males, mean age 10.5 ± 3.1 years) and age- and gender-matched controls. Participants were evaluated using the Emotional Quotient Inventory: Youth Version (EQ-I:YV). We included risk factors, including comorbidities, perinatal complications, epilepsy characteristics, and magnetic resonance imaging results to predict EI.

Results

Results indicate that children with epilepsy demonstrated significantly lower EI scores compared to controls (Total EQ score: p = 0.031, intrapersonal: p < 0.001, adaptability: p = 0.03, and general mood: p < 0.001). Multiple linear regression analysis indicated that lower total EQ scores were associated with the number of anti-epileptic drugs, age, seizure frequency, MRI abnormalities, aura, and early onset of seizures.

Conclusions

The study provides evidence that children with epilepsy exhibit lower EQ scores than control group, with notable differences in intrapersonal skills, adaptability, and general mood. Additionally, age, and some seizure-related factors predicted decreased total EQ scores. These findings emphasize the need to consider EI in the context of pediatric epilepsy, as impaired EI may contribute to further psychosocial challenges faced by affected children.

癫痫儿童的情商
目的癫痫是儿科人群中一种常见的神经系统疾病,通常伴有合并症、与药物相关的负担和社会心理问题。情商(EI)是神经认知功能的一个重要方面,在各种临床情况下都可能受到损害。本研究旨在评估癫痫患儿的情商及其相关风险因素。方法 我们采用病例对照设计,招募了 47 名癫痫患儿(37 名男性,平均年龄为 10.5 ± 3.1 岁)和年龄与性别匹配的对照组。我们使用情商量表(Emotional Quotient Inventory:青少年版(EQ-I:YV)进行评估。结果表明,与对照组相比,癫痫患儿的 EI 分数明显较低(EQ 总分:p = 0.031;人际关系:p <0.001;适应能力:p = 0.03;一般情绪:p <0.001)。多元线性回归分析表明,较低的情商总分与抗癫痫药物的数量、年龄、发作频率、核磁共振成像异常、先兆和早期发作有关。此外,年龄和一些与癫痫发作相关的因素也会导致情商总分下降。这些发现强调了在小儿癫痫的背景下考虑情商的必要性,因为受损的情商可能会导致患儿面临更多的社会心理挑战。
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