Morbidity profile of children residing in orphanages - A cross-sectional study in Chitradurga, Karnataka

Reddy, Mayuri Reddy; Ramya,

doi:10.5455/ijmsph.2017.0409524042017

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“…In a study done by Reddy and Ramya in Chitradurga, the prevalence of anemia was 37.4% among orphanages children, which was comparable to our study findings. [14] In the study by Deb et al, among children in schools, the most common morbidity was pallor which is sign of anemia. [12] Even in the study done by Gur et al among schoolchildren aged 6-16 years in Istanbul, revealed that the prevalence of anemia was 27.6%, which was comparable to our study findings.…”

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Health Status of Children Residing at Orphanages in Rural Karnataka

Singh¹,

Gupta²,

Hameed³

et al. 2021

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Introduction: It is estimated that there are around 140 million children are orphans worldwide. These children suffer from physical neglect, poor hygiene, and a lack of nutrition, which result in various health problems among children. They are more prone to malnutrition, respiratory tract infection, skin diseases, and dental caries. Aim: This study aims to assess the health status among children living in an orphanage. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Kanyana residential ashrams or orphanages. The data were collected using pretested semi-structured questionnaire which includes sociodemographic profile, personal hygiene, anthropometric measurement, clinical examination, and investigation. Body mass index and anemia were classified as per the WHO criteria. Data were analyzed using appropriate statistical software. Results: The mean age of the group of 69 children was 11.86 ± 2.29 years. Skin disease or infection and dental carries were most prevalent among children. The prevalence of moderately underweight, severely underweight, and anemia were 18.8%, 10.1%, and 21.7%, respectively. Conclusion: The present study showed that the maximum children had skin disease and dental carries because of poor personal hygiene. Even the prevalence of anemia among children was slightly lower than the national data.

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Health Status of Children Residing at Orphanages in Rural Karnataka

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Gupta²,

Hameed³

et al. 2021

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“…Morbidity profiling of various diseases in orphanages has been done in various parts of India and at the world level but a scientific structured study regarding the pattern and prevalence of dermatoses in child orphanages has never been done before in India. [ 1 4 5 6 7 ] All the above-mentioned studies have been done by the department of community medicine, pediatrics, and nursing health and none has been done by dermatologists which is required to make a specific diagnosis about dermatological problems. Also, they described diseases in general terms like skin rashes without any specifications.…”

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“…A study in Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir, and Salem showed 23, 53, and 57% of malnutrition among children residing in orphanages but our study did not show any signs of malnutrition attributing to a healthy and nutritious diet in orphanages in recent years in our state. [ 4 6 11 ] A study had been done exclusively to assess the nutritional status of children living in orphanages in Jammu and Kashmir showing 53% nutritionally deficient children and presented with various dermatoses like depigmentation of hair, conjunctival xerosis, bleeding gums, and so on. [ 11 ] Most of our study inmates are adequately provided with a well-balanced diet as their height to weight ratio and mid-arm circumference were found to be normal and clinical examination also did not reveal signs of malnourishment.…”

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A Cross Sectional Survey for Dermatoses in Children and Adolescents Residing in Orphanages in Urban Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

Palanivel

Govardhanan

Moorthi

et al. 2021

Indian Journal of Dermatology

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Context: Skin diseases are a major cause of public concern among underprivileged people residing in orphanages. There is a need for community-based study for dermatoses in orphanages as the literature is scarce at the national and international levels. Aims: For profiling of various dermatoses to generate information on general health, nutritional status, and sanitation, and to educate about personal skin hygiene and care to inmates in urban child orphanages. Settings and Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted at 18 urban child orphanages in Tirunelveli city for 1 month. Methods and Material: A predesigned proforma was prepared and the demographic details regarding the inmates were obtained and they were screened under natural light for skin, hair, nail, and oral disorders as well as their built, nourishment, height, and weight were measured and recorded in tabulations. Statistical Analysis Used: Descriptive statistical analysis was followed for describing the prevalence of dermatoses and the age group affected which are explained in percentages and ratios. Results: Out of a total of 850 inmates, 93 (11%) were of 5–9 years and 757 (89%) were of 10–19 years. Among them, 330 (39%) were males and 520 (61%) were females. Overall, the inmates affected with dermatoses were 360 (42.4%) and infectious dermatoses were seen in 218 inmates (60.5%) and non-infectious dermatoses were seen in 142 inmates (39.5%). Adolescent females were more commonly affected and the commonest dermatoses observed were pediculosis capitis (13.6%) followed by acne vulgaris (8.1%) and in adolescent males, scabies (7.1%) was the commonest. No psychocutaneous disorders were encountered. Conclusions: Infections and infestations are common in orphanages due to a lack of awareness of personal hygiene and self-care practices. They should be given health education in order to reduce the disease burden in children living in orphanages which in turn decreases the disease burden at the community level.

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“…Setiap negara mempunyai definisi yang berbeza mengenai RAYM (Wisegeek, 2003(Wisegeek, -2015. Di samping itu, rumah anak yatim adalah sebahagian daripada budaya setiap masyarakat (Reddy & V, 2017).…”

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“…Justeru itu, Rumah Anak Yatim Miskin adalah anak yang kematian bapa atau kedua-dua ibu bapa (Awang et al, 2004), disisihkan atau tidak dapat memberikan penjagaan (UNICEF, 2008), tidak diketahui asal usulnya (Ashaalan & Al-zeiby, 2016) dan dari keluarga miskin (Bilson & Cox, 2007). Di samping itu, menurut (Reddy & V, 2017) rumah anak yatim adalah sebuah institusi yang dikhaskan untuk penjagaan dan pendidikan anak-anak yatim, anak-anak yang didera, ditinggalkan dan diabaikan, contohnya seperti kanak-kanak yang ibu bapanya enggan atau tidak mampu menjaga mereka. RAYM menyediakan perkhidmatan penginapan, makanan, pakaian (Zimmerman, 2005); penjagaan kesihatan, pendidikan dan aktiviti rekreasi (Ashaalan & Al-zeiby, 2016); bimbingan dan kaunseling untuk memperkasakan kehidupan anak-anak yatim miskin yang tinggal di sana.…”

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Konsep Penginstitusian Rumah Anak Yatim Miskin di Malaysia

Chik

Rauf

2020

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Setiap negara mempunyai pandangan dan definisi yang berbeza mengenai rumah anak yatim miskin. Tujuan kajian ini dijalankan adalah untuk menjelaskan konsep rumah anak yatim miskin berdasarkan kaian-kajian lepas dan mencadangkan satu definisi yang jelas mengenai rumah anak yatim miskin di Malaysia berdasarkan Akta Pusat Jagaan 1993. Kertas kerja ini ini merupakan kertas konsep sahaja yang dibina berdasarkan kepada sorotan kajian, analisis dokumen ke atas kajian-kajian yang telah dilakukan oleh pengkaji-pengkaji sebelum ini. Data-data sekunder dikumpul dengan mengkaji kajan- kajian lepas dari dalam dan luar negara berkaitan dengan konsep rumah anak yatim miskin. Dapatan menunjukkan setiap negara mempunyai definisi yang berbeza terhadap rumah anak yatim miskin ini.

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Morbidity profile of children residing in orphanages - A cross-sectional study in Chitradurga, Karnataka

Cited by 8 publications

References 7 publications

Health Status of Children Residing at Orphanages in Rural Karnataka

Health Status of Children Residing at Orphanages in Rural Karnataka

A Cross Sectional Survey for Dermatoses in Children and Adolescents Residing in Orphanages in Urban Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India

Konsep Penginstitusian Rumah Anak Yatim Miskin di Malaysia

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