Tourette syndrome: perception and adaptation within society

Tourette syndrome, TS is a neurological disorder that causes people to have sudden involuntary and unwanted movements or rapid vocal sounds which are known as tics [1]. TS exact cause is still yet to be known however scientists state that maybe genetic and environmental factors could be the cause. The disorders could occur to all people but men are more likely to have them than females [1]. The objective of this study is to conduct a campaign that helps to create awareness of tourette syndrome in our society by introducing them with what is tourette syndrome. This is because most people are not aware of this disease and some people with tourette syndrome do not receive appropriate care in the society. Thus, it could increase the public’s knowledge about this disorder. This campaign was designed using a five minutes informative video which contains tourette syndrome information; causes of Tourette syndrome, symptoms, treatment and how to prevent it from getting worse. As a platform to share this video to the society, Youtube platform was used. Besides, a google form also was attached together in Youtube to see the viewers responses about TS. From the survey, out of 19 people from 25 are aware about Tourette syndrome even before watching the video, however most of them do not know what the causes, symptoms, treatment and way to prevent it. To conclude, the Tourette syndrome information has successfully been proposed to the society via this campaign therefore people will be more aware and concerned about this disease in the future.