Psychosomatic Assessment of Street Children: A Gorakhpur Experience
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 11
Abstract
Introduction: The aim of this cross- sectional study was to assess the socio-demographic profile, psychosomatic disorders, nutritional status and health related problems of street children in Gorakhpur region. Methodology: By universal sampling method, 70 children residing in a shelter home of Gorakhpur city were studied by using questionnaire, Child Behavior Check List, anthropometry and clinical examination. Data was interpreted using percentages and proportions. Result: Majority of the street children were within the age group of 13-14 years, coming from Bihar(25.7%) and were Hindus(67.1%). Most common cause of runaway of these street children from their home was poverty along with physical abuse. Substance abuse was seen in 78.6% cases and out of these, 25.7% children were using tobacco. Psychosomatic disorder was seen in 32.8% children. These children were showing multiple vitamin deficiency, 20% children were found to be underweight and 25.7% were short stature. Sexually 32.8% children were found to be active. Conclusion: Poverty and unhealthy atmosphere at home is responsible for these children to run away from their homes to find better life outside, but they caught up in various types of abuse and developed psychosomatic and nutritional disorders
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Dr Anita Mehta, MD
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