Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences International Journal of Behavioral Sciences 2322-1194 6 4 2013 02 01 The effect of coping-therapy on coping ways of mothers with epileptic children 363 368 67793 EN Alireza Agha-Yousofi Payam Noor University 0000-0001-5579-7772 Journal Article 2015 03 08 Introduction: Epilepsy is one of the most serious and most common chronic diseases of children with a prevalence of 5.7 percent. This research was conducted to evaluate the effect of coping-therapy on coping ways of mothers with epileptic children in Qom, Iran.Method: In a correlative study in selected neurology centers of Qom, 34 mothers of children with grand mal epilepsy (2-11 years old) were selected at convenience and divided to two groups. During pretest, both groups completed Folkman-Lazaros Coping Style Questionnaire. In the next stage, the control group received 8 sessions of intervention to modify their coping styles. After this course, both groups filled the questionnaire again. Data were analyzed using ANCOVA.Results: The results showed that coping-therapy decreased distancing and escape-avoidance and increased self-controlling, seeking social support and positive reprisal.Conclusion: The results of this study suggest coping therapy be used for all mothers with epileptic children to improve coping. https://www.behavsci.ir/article_67793_785ab11b3be62fbe6de25e5d1b0c036a.pdf