International Journal of Health Sciences & Research (www.ijhsr.org) 300 Vol.9; Issue: 8; August 2019 International Journal of Health Sciences and Research www.ijhsr.org ISSN: 2249-9571 Original Research Article Assessment of Stress and Coping among the Parents of Children with Epilepsy at Selected Hospital, Tirupati, AP Dr. S Hemalatha Assistant Professor, College of Nursing, Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Medical Sciences, Deemed University, Tirupati, AP ABSTRACT ABSTRACT: Coping process usually invoked to reduce stress levels. Levels of social support available and positive coping methods such as problem focused coping, assertiveness training, exercise and time management may reduce the experience of stress. OBJECTIVES:  To assess the stress and coping among the parents of children with epilepsy.  To determine the association between the results of the stress and coping with demographical variables of parents of children with epilepsy.  To determine the association between the stress and coping among the parents with demographic variables of their children with epilepsy METHODOLOGY: A descriptive research approach was selected to assess the stress and coping among100 parents of children with epilepsy in selected hospital Tirupati. The samples were identified and collected the data by using stress and coping scale. RESULTS: out of 100, 39% of the parents had increased stress and inadequate coping. 60% of parents had moderate stress and moderate coping. 1% of the parents had less stress and adequate coping .Statistically significant association between stress and coping among parents of children with epilepsy with their demographic variables like age, gender, education, occupation, family system, residence, frequency of fits and relationship with the patient. CONCLUSION: Based on the obtained findings the researcher prepared a booklet which will help them to reduce stress and by following the tips for coping strategies. Key Words: stress, coping, parents, children, epilepsy. INTRODUCTION No men (or women) is an island even if he (or she) is ocean deep in managing the care of child with a acute condition. -Catherine D. DeAnglelis. Life would be simple indeed if all of our needs were automatically satisfied. Many obstacles both personal and environmental prevent this ideal situation. The term stress has typically been used to refer both to the adjective demands placed on an organism and to the organisms internal biological and psychological responses such demands. Prahbhjot Malhi (2005) [1] had stated that childhood epilepsy is one of the most significant and prevalent neurological conditions in the developing years. childhood epilepsy is a high risk factor for poor psychosocial out comes including depression anxiety low self esteem, behavioural problems and academic difficulties in children .On hearing the diagnosis of epilepsy parents likely go through series of response like shock bewilderment, disappointment, hopeless-