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2023, Vol. 6, Issue 2, Part B
Health problems and their associated factors among orphan children living in orphanage of Bhubaneswar

Dr. Pravati Tripathy, Subhasmita Behera, Bishnupriya Mohapatra, Rashmipriya Rath, Bandita Sahoo and Puspanjali Senapati

Background: Orphan children’s globally and in India increasing, orphange residents frequently receive no care. The physical health of orphan children is crucial because they are highly susceptible to health problem.
Materials and Methods: A descriptive research design was used to asses’ health problems and their associated factors among orphan children. Hundred thirty two (132) orphan children were selected conveniently from orphanges, Bhubaneswar, Odisha the data were analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics.
Results: Reveals that health problems among orphan were significantly higher including many disease. (93.18%) had common cold, highest percentage of orphan (63.63%) had diarrhoea, highest percentage of orphan (15.90%) had eye itching, (15.90%) had dental caries, highest percentage (15.15%) had scabies. (13.63%) had less social activity and (43.18%) had poor concentration.
Conclusion: It is concluded that the orphaned children, those living in orphanges, they have experience of common health problem and psychosocial problem. Frequent assessment of their physical health and mental health are advocated for early detection, prevention and timely intervention.
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How to cite this article:
Dr. Pravati Tripathy, Subhasmita Behera, Bishnupriya Mohapatra, Rashmipriya Rath, Bandita Sahoo, Puspanjali Senapati. Health problems and their associated factors among orphan children living in orphanage of Bhubaneswar. Int J Adv Res Nurs 2023;6(2):119-124. DOI: 10.33545/nursing.2023.v6.i2.B.351
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