Abstract
A questionnaire prepared to determine the information level of the public at large on the subject of epilepsy was applied to 507 persons. Questions were asked on the symptoms, various features and treatment of epilepsy to these people who were of various levels of education, some of them being relatives of patients. In conclusion, it was ascertained that the public opinion is by no means sufficiently enlightened on the subject of epilepsy and that a higher information level was on the whole commensurate with the level of education. While the patients relatives were expected to know more, it wasn't shown any significant difference between this group and the other members of the community. It is recommended that doctors undertake to give necessary information to patients relatives on a more extensive basis.
Keywords: Epilepsy
