Psychological Problems among Orphan Children

Mohamed El-Said, Asmaa; Ramadan Abd-Elfatah, Sorayia; Mahmoud Zak, Mawaheb; Ahmed Mostafa, Hend

doi:10.21608/jnsbu.2022.214346

Psychological Problems among Orphan Children

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

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¹ Nursing Supervisor at Benha Fever, Liver and Digestive System Hospital, Egypt

² Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Ain Shams University, Egypt

³ Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt

10.21608/jnsbu.2022.214346

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.

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