Ishtiaq, Rizwan (2016) Psychosocial Implications of Blindness and Low Vision in students of Blind School Bahawalpur. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 32 (2). ISSN 1681-715X
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Abstract
Objective: To find out the psychosocial implications of blindness and low vision in students of blind school Bahawalpur.
Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out in Higher Secondary School for blind, Bahawalpur after getting approval from Institutional review board of Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur and Principal of Blind School, Bahawalpur. Forty willing students filled a customized questionnaire, consisting of questions about logistic variables and questions regarding areas of satisfaction. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 18.
Results: Out of 40, 55% (22/40) of them were found depressed (as assessed through DSM-lV), 50% (20/40) were having difficulty in making new contact but 52.5% (21/40) were satisfied with family care.
Conclusion: Sixty percent (24/40) of blind school children experienced difficulty in their life. This study showed that blindness or low vision does have psychological implications like feeling of guilt, anxiety, sadness & depression.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | ScienceOpen Library > Medical Science |
Depositing User: | Managing Editor |
Date Deposited: | 04 May 2023 05:32 |
Last Modified: | 20 Jul 2024 09:28 |
URI: | http://scholar.researcherseuropeans.com/id/eprint/1130 |