Assessment of Psychological Status of Orphans in Orphanagesin Baghdad City

Abstract

Objectives: To assess of psychological status of orphans in orphanages in Baghdad city.

Methodology: A descriptive correlation analytical study included purposive (non-probability) sample of (50) orphan was selected for the present study. The data had been collection in 9th January 2015 to 20th February 2015.Data were collected through the use of the constructed questionnaire and the process of interviewing to orphans children. Data were analyzed through the application of descriptive statistical analysis (percentage, frequency, mean of score and S.D) and inferential data analysis (Chi-square) with (SPSS, Version 20).

Results: The findings of the study indicate that most of the samples (34%) have both sever, moderate anxiety level and (32%) of the samples have mild anxiety level. There is highly significant relation in anxiety level with sociodemographic data (age, education level, loss of parents), there was significant relation in anxiety level with sociodemographic data (age at admission, financial support).The findings of the study indicate that most (48%) of the samples have mild depression, (30%) of the samples have severe depression level and (22%) have moderate depression level. There is highly significant relation in depression level with sociodemographic data (age, loss of parents), there was significant relation in anxiety level with sociodemographic data (education level).

Conclusion: All orphans affected with the psychological problems in different levels and there are weak relationship between females and males in gender group with psychological problems.

Recommendation: The study recommends that give an educational program to those who were responsible about the orphanage to increase their knowledge toward the psychological problems such as (anxiety, depression). A guidance towards religious and moral education specialist to reduce the conflict between the orphans and development of psychosocial problems.