Social Inclusion and High School Students with Vision Impairment

Jessup, Glenda

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“…However, there is self-effort of individuals with visual impairment to overcome the challenges during social interaction and relationships. According to Jessup (2021), social interactions, time required for doing daily tasks, and mobility skills , all are impacted by visual impairment. The development of positive social interactions also includes formal training and counselling of particular groups are such latent supports for students with visual impairment to interact with their peer groups, family, close friends and society.…”

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Exploring the Nexus of Visual Impairment, Social Interaction and Relationships among Higher Education Students

Ashraf,

Iqbal,

Niazi

2024

JBSEE

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Objective: Social interaction and relationships are the real assets for students with visual impairment to grow in their matrixes. This study aimed at seeking the impact of visual impairment on social interaction and relationships. Methodology: This study was quantitative and descriptive. The sample of the study (N=39) was the students with visual impairment from various colleges and universities of the Lahore district. A convenient sampling technique was used in this study. The instrument for this study was a self-developed structured questionnaire. After the completion of the data collection process, the data was analyzed through SPSS version 25 through frequency distribution and descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings: The results of the study revealed a nexus between visual impairment and the relationships with family and friends of students with visual impairment. Moreover, students with visual impairments often feel excluded from social activities and events because of their visual impairment. Implications: The study recommends that higher educational institutes should enhance awareness of the accessibility needs of visually impaired students in social settings to foster inclusivity and understanding.

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Exploring the Nexus of Visual Impairment, Social Interaction and Relationships among Higher Education Students

Ashraf,

Iqbal,

Niazi

2024

JBSEE

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Comparative Analysis of Quality of Life Questionnaires in Low Vision Patients

Jabbar,

Asghar,

Gillani

et al. 2023

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Low vision affects large number of people globally, which can interfere with daily activities and lower quality of life. Objective: To evaluate the results of the Low Vision Quality of Life Questionnaire (LVQOL) and the National Eye Institute VFQ-25 as measures of patients' quality of life. Methods: Between August-October 2022, a comparative cross-sectional study was carried out at Madina Teaching Hospital, Faisalabad. Through Non-Probability Purposive Sampling Technique, 40 patients were included. Participants who were between the ages of 25 and 55, having visual acuity of less than 6/18 and had a visual field that did not extend more than 10° from the fixation point were considered. Every patient underwent a thorough ocular examination, which included testing for near visual acuity, BCVA, tonometry, fundus examination, and slit lamp bio microscopy. Results: Participants' average age was 47 ± 2.71. 17(42.5%) were female, whereas 23(57.5%) were male. Demographic data were recorded. Retinitis pigmentosa affected 12(30%) of patients, and age-related macular degeneration affected 9(22.5%) of the patients. Remaining diagnoses included glaucoma 8(20%), albinism 4(10 %), diabetic retinopathy 4(10%) and degenerative myopia 3(7.5 %). NEI VFQ-25 and LVQOL questionnaire's mean overall scores were 41 ± 5.02 and 44 ± 4.89 respectively. Ratings can vary from 0-100, with 0 representing the worst and 100 denoting no visual impairment. Conclusions: NEI VFQ-25 composite scores and LVQOL had a strong correlation. Especially useful for analyzing the growth of low-vision rehabilitation since they can be used to gauge the quality of life for people with vision impairment.

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Social Inclusion and High School Students with Vision Impairment

Cited by 2 publications

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Exploring the Nexus of Visual Impairment, Social Interaction and Relationships among Higher Education Students

Exploring the Nexus of Visual Impairment, Social Interaction and Relationships among Higher Education Students

Comparative Analysis of Quality of Life Questionnaires in Low Vision Patients

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