Impact of the educational activities of the Renaser with Love Foundation in Medellín -Colombia

Epilepsy Behav. 2023 Jun:143:109224. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109224. Epub 2023 Apr 26.

Abstract

Introduction: The Rebirth with Love Foundation from Medellín, Colombia has been active for four years. Several educative actions on epilepsy were carried out to promote a more inclusive society. The objective is to evaluate the impact of the activities carried out by the foundation.

Methods: Review of the minutes of activities. Quantification of the different activities carried out.

Results: The foundation shows its strengths in radio programs, training in first aid related to epileptic seizures, support group meetings, and awareness of the rights of people with epilepsy. The weakness is that there is no evaluation of these activities, with the exception of spontaneous feedback from some participants CONCLUSION: The foundation serves as a support group for people with epilepsy, although it must direct its actions with subsequent evaluations to better assess its impact.

Keywords: Education; Effectiveness; Epilepsy; Social media; Support groups.

MeSH terms

  • Colombia
  • Epilepsy*
  • First Aid
  • Humans
  • Love*
  • Seizures