Psychosocial Implications of Blindness and Low Vision in students of Blind School Bahawalpur

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
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

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