Effects of epilepsy on relationships (%)
| Variables | Wave 2 (n) | Mean (SD) | Wave 4 (n) | Mean (SD) | Change (Wave 2 to 4) | Wave 5 (n) | Mean (SD) | Change (Wave 2 to 5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relationship with partner | 37 | 2.64 (3.72) | 23 | 2.90 (3.38) | +0.26% | 21 | 2.54 (3.48) | –0.1% |
| Relationships with friends | 49 | 3.32 (3.48) | 44 | 2.88 (3.56) | –0.44% | 39 | 2.31 (3.43) | –1.01% |
| Relationship with family | 50 | 2.90 (3.48) | 44 | 2.50 (3.38) | –0.40% | 39 | 1.88 (2.74) | –1.02% |
+ refers to increase in effect of epilepsy and – decrease in effect of epilepsy. Items are scored 0–10