Psychological Problems among Orphan Children | ||
| Journal of Nursing Science Benha University | ||
| Article 31, Volume 3, Issue 1, January 2022, Pages 474-485 PDF (1.32 M) | ||
| Document Type: Scientific peer reviewed journal | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jnsbu.2022.214346 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Asmaa Mohamed El-Said* 1; Sorayia Ramadan Abd-Elfatah2; Mawaheb Mahmoud Zak3; Hend Ahmed Mostafa3 | ||
| 1Nursing Supervisor at Benha Fever, Liver and Digestive System Hospital, Egypt | ||
| 2Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, Egypt | ||
| 3Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Orphan hood is a time which involves many psychological problems. Lack of self-esteem and inability to take decision puts orphans at risk of anxiety and depression. Aim of study: Was to assess the psychological problems among orphan children. Research design: A descriptive design was utilized to achieve the aim of the study. Setting: This study was conducted at social home care for males and females in Benha City, Qalubyia Governorate. Sample: A purposive sample of (80) orphan children (40 males & 40 females) who was selected from the above mention setting. Tools for data collection: Three tools were used. I: A structured interviewing questionnaires sheet. II: Child anxiety and depression scale and III: Rosenberg self-esteem scale. Results: Half of the studied orphan children had moderate level of total anxiety and depression. In addition more than half of studied orphan children had low level of self-esteem. While less than one quarter of them had moderate level of self-esteem. Conclusion: Emotional distress and lack of self-esteem are the major psychological problems among orphan children which necessitate great concern. Recommendations: Psychosocial counseling program can be designed and administered to orphan children to improve their behavioral and psychological problems. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Key words: Orphan children; Psychological problems | ||
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