The present study evaluated the effect of health education on locus of control for 13 children with epilepsy. 7 participated in an epilepsy education program. All children were administered pre- and posttests on the Nowicki-Strickland Locus of Control Scale. No significant effect of the health education program was noted. Further research with disabled children requires a larger sample and a larger, more intensive training period among other things.
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