The prevalence of behavioral disorders among children under parental care and out of parental care

Datta, Panchali; Ganguly, Subha; Roy, Baijayanti

doi:10.1016/j.ijpam.2018.12.001

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“…They are more prone to develop symptoms requiring psychopathological evaluations [ 34 ] to support the needs of this kind of research. A recent study observed that children out of parental care are more prone to develop behavioural disorders than those who live under parental care [ 35 ]. To lessen the burden of behavioural problems in orphan children living in orphanages, improvised institutional care is essential.…”

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Evaluation of physical and mental health status of orphan children living in orphanages in Sonitpur district of Assam: a cross-sectional study

Mahanta

Thakuria

Goswami³

et al. 2022

BMC Pediatr

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Background Orphan children living in orphanages are often neglected. These children's physical and mental health status is essential as they are highly prone to malnourishment and psychosocial distress. We aim to evaluate the orphan children's physical and psychosocial status living in orphanages. Methods This study adopted a cross-sectional research design conducted with the children living in the orphanages using a pretested, predesigned schedule. A total of 83 children (aged 5 to 19 years) living in three different orphanages in the Sonitpur District of Assam were randomly selected for the study. Body Mass Index (BMI) for age and height were then determined using WHO standards. Thinness was defined as BMI for age below -2 SD (Standard Deviation) and thinness as height for age below -2 SD. The behavioural and mental status of children aged 10–19 years were evaluated using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ-21) with a cut-off value of SDQ score > 15 as the presence of emotional and behavioural distress. Results Almost 50% of orphans were in the age group of 10–14 years, 62.7% were females, and 42.2% had a primary level of education. 52.5% of orphans exhibited severe thinness for < -3 SD. Observed severe thinness more among the 5–9 years and 10–14 years (p-value < 0.05) group and among the male orphans (p-value < 0.05). Of 65 children aged 10–19, 18.5% had behavioural and mental distress. Emotional (32.3%) and poor conduct problems (23%) were observed significantly among male adolescents. Conclusions Orphaned children, particularly those living in orphanages, are at risk of malnutrition and experience behavioural and psychosocial problems. Frequent assessments of their physical and mental health are advocated for early detection, prevention, and timely intervention.

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Evaluation of physical and mental health status of orphan children living in orphanages in Sonitpur district of Assam: a cross-sectional study

Mahanta

Thakuria

Goswami³

et al. 2022

BMC Pediatr

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“…3 According to WHO 2021 new report study on International charity, orphaned and abandoned children found that India is home to 20 million are orphans, a figure projected to increase by 2021. 4 According to WHO report 2014, it is estimated that 143-210 million orphans are living worldwide. Approximately there are 12.44 million orphans, and close to 40 million destitute children live in India.…”

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“…Each year, about a million new orphans are added to society in India. 4,5 The perceived stress and poor quality of life among orphaned children have been portrayed in different studies by researchers. All the studies display a grave urgency because the stress which is faced by orphaned children can cause thwarted development.…”

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A Comparative Study to Assess the Quality of Life and Stress among Orphan and Non-orphan Children in Selected Areas of Bagalkot

Sajjan

2020

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Introduction: The word orphan comes from the Greek word ‘Orfanos’ and refers to a child permanently bereaved of or abandoned by his or her parents. Methods: A non-experimental descriptive comparative design has been adopted for the present study. The sample of the present study comprises orphan children residing in an orphanage and non-orphan children residing in selected areas of Bagalkot. The sample comprised 30 orphans and 30 non-orphans aged between 10 and 16 years. The data were collected by using self-report, structured closed-ended questionnaires for socio-demographic variables of children, self-administered WHO Quality of life BREF scale, and PSS stress scale. The data obtained were analysed with the help of descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: Findings related to the comparison between the level of stress among the orphan and non-orphan children revealed that majority of orphan children (76.66%) had about moderate stress, 23.33% of the orphan children had high stress, and none of the children had a low level of stress, whereas among non-orphan children, majority (90%) had moderate stress, 10% had low level stress, and none of them had high level stress. The findings related to the comparison of levels of quality of life among the orphan and non-orphan children reveal that a high percentage of orphan children (66.66%) had a moderate quality of life and some of them (33.33%) had a poor quality of life, whereas a high number of non-orphan children (66.66%) had a very good quality of life and some (33.33%) had a good quality of life. No significant association was found between the quality of life and stress scores with the socio-demographic variables of orphan and non-orphan children. Conclusion: The study concluded that orphan children need to improve their quality of life and decrease their level of stress.

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“…Every child should have tender loving care and a sense of security about protection from the parent and family. Parents especially mothers should be aware of the achievements of their children (Datta, 2018).…”

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Effect of Educational Guidelines on Newly Mother's Knowledge and Practices regarding Behavioral Problems of Children

Zaghamir

Ayed

swerky

et al. 2022

Egyptian Journal of Health Care

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Children in the age group of 5 to 14 years constitute 30% of the total population. Children undergo a dynamic period of physical, mental, emotional, and social changes. These changes influence the child's overall development, specifically the academic and social outcomes. The aim was to evaluate the effect of educational guidelines on newly mothers' knowledge, practices regarding behavioral problems of children. Subjects and method: Design: A quasi-experimental research design was utilized to achieve the aim of this study. Setting: the study was conducted in the pediatric outpatient clinic at Mansoura University Hospital. Subjects: A purposive sample of 50 newly mothers were included. Three tools were used: Tool (I) an interview questionnaire, Tool (II) mothers ' knowledge regarding behavioral problems of children (pre/post), and Tool (III) mothers ' practice regarding behavioral problems of children (pre/post). Results: The study result showed that newly mothers' levels of knowledge regarding behavioral problems of children and practice have dramatically improved after the implementation of the educational guidelines with statistically significant differences between pre-post educational guidelines implementation. There were statistically significant relations between newly mothers' level of knowledge regarding behavioral problems of children and practice. Conclusion: The present study concluded that educational guidelines implementation had a positive effect on improving newly mothers' knowledge and practices regarding behavioral problems of children. Recommendations: The study recommended educational guidelines regarding behavioral problems of children should be conducted, discussed, integrated into the educational programs, and taught to the newly mothers using the booklet and illustrated pamphlets for each one to improve their knowledge and practices.

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The prevalence of behavioral disorders among children under parental care and out of parental care

Cited by 20 publications

References 13 publications

Evaluation of physical and mental health status of orphan children living in orphanages in Sonitpur district of Assam: a cross-sectional study

Evaluation of physical and mental health status of orphan children living in orphanages in Sonitpur district of Assam: a cross-sectional study

A Comparative Study to Assess the Quality of Life and Stress among Orphan and Non-orphan Children in Selected Areas of Bagalkot

Effect of Educational Guidelines on Newly Mother's Knowledge and Practices regarding Behavioral Problems of Children

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