Psychological wellbeing of children at public primary schools in Jimma town: An orphan and non-orphan comparative study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Orphans face multiple challenges including insufficient food, shelter, schooling, and medical care. Most research on orphans in developing countries concentrates on nutrition and health status. The present study aims to explore the psychological wellbeing of in-school orphaned and non-orphaned children.

Method

A comparative cross-sectional study design was used in 370 randomly selected children aged between 10 and 18. Two rosters (one for orphans and one for non-orphans) were created, and then 185 were selected from each roster. Trained field workers used structured questionnaires to obtain information from participants. An adapted Ryff Psychological Wellbeing Scale was used to measure psychological wellbeing. Mean scores were determined for each dimension and f

SUBMITTER: Hailegiorgis MT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5896960 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature