Effects of epilepsy on supportive relationships over time (Waves 2, 4, and 5)
| Wave 2 n Mean (SD) | Wave 4 n Mean (SD) | Wave 5 n Mean (SD) |
|---|---|---|
| Partner n = 37 2.64 (3.72) | Family n = 44 2.50 (3.38) | Family n = 39 1.88 (2.74) |
| Family n = 50 2.90 (3.48) | Friends n = 44 2.88 (3.56) | Friends n = 39 2.31 (3.43) |
| Friends n = 49 3.32 (3.48) | Partner n = 23 2.90 (3.38) | Partner n = 21 2.54 (3.48) |
| Total n = 37 30.62 (33.38) | Total n = 23 26.63 (32.48) | Total n = 21 19.05 (28.79) |
SD: standard deviation. The total is those who had all three, that is family, friends, and partner. High mean score means greater effect of epilepsy on relationships. Supportive relationships 0–10; scale totals 0–100