Teen Survey

Teen Survey on Epilepsy Foundation of South Alabama
Report of Findings October 2001

Introduction

This report presents the results of a study conducted by the Epilepsy Foundation to evaluate teen awareness about epilepsy, and to gain a better understanding of their knowledge, attitudes and perceptions about epilepsy and people with epilepsy.

The questionnaire for the study was designed by the Epilepsy Foundation. Respondents were asked about their awareness of epilepsy, their knowledge about the health condition, stigmas associated with epilepsy and their awareness of several health conditions. A series of questions was also asked to gather demographic characteristics.

The 2-page survey was distributed to teens nationwide by 20 affiliates of the Epilepsy Foundation from March 2001 through July 2001 in schools selected by the affiliates. This report presents the results of the Southern Alabama affiliate, for which 1802 valid surveys were collected. Mathew Greenwald & Associates, Inc. edited the surveys and performed the data entry. Greenwald & Associates was also responsible for the tabulation, analysis and reporting of the data. The data were weighted by age and region to reflect national percentages.

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