Orphan Children Research Articles

Life Skills Training on Self Esteem and Mental Well Being among Orphan Children: Systemic Review

Orphaned children often lack stable familial support, making it imperative to create alternative support systems through community engagement and peer relationships. Literature search was conducted across multiple electronic databases, including PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science. 15 studies were included in the systematic review. The findings of this systematic review have important implications for practitioners and organizations working with orphan children. The evidence suggests that life skills training should be prioritized as a key intervention strategy to enhance self-esteem and promote mental well-being. Future research should aim to address these limitations by employing standardized measures and diverse methodologies.

THE IMPACT OF STIGMA ON THE WELLBEING OF CHILDREN IN KADUNA ORPHANAGES

Background: Orphans in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly Nigeria, face increasing challenges due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic, terrorism, and natural disasters, leading to a growing orphan population. In addition to the material hardships experienced by orphans, stigmatization remains a profound issue, exacerbating their medical, social, and psychological well-being. Stigma affects children’s self-esteem, mental health, social relationships, and access to opportunities, making it a critical area of concern for orphaned children in institutional care. This study investigates the impact of stigma on the well-being of children in orphanages in Kaduna, Nigeria, focusing on medical, social, and psychosocial aspects of their lives. Methodology: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 100 children living in orphanages across Kaduna. Data were collected through interviewer-administered questionnaires designed to capture socio-demographic data, medical conditions, behavioural patterns, stigma levels, and psychosocial status. The study also explored how these children cope with the stigma associated with being orphans. Results: The findings revealed a significant presence of stigma among the orphan population, with 9% of children reporting being stigmatized by peers. Although 83.3% of respondents indicated positive peer relationships, bullying affected 11.4% of the children. Medical issues were prevalent, with 53.7% of the children underweight and 46.7% not fully immunized. Behavioural disorders such as hyperactivity (27%) and enuresis (22.3%) were also common. Despite these challenges, 89.2% reported good self-esteem, although many employed maladaptive coping mechanisms, with 46.8% adjusting their goals to cope with their circumstances. Conclusion: The study highlights the pervasive impact of stigma on the well-being of orphans in Kaduna, contributing to psychological distress and health challenges. Addressing the stigma and its effects requires comprehensive intervention strategies that integrate medical, psychosocial, and educational support.

Parental Education and Attitudes Towards Institutionalization of Children in West Java, Indonesia

BackgroundIn low- and middle-income countries, orphanages are often perceived as a means to secure education for children. Consequently, many parents send their children to orphanages, unaware of the potential risks involved. ObjectiveThis study aims to explore caregivers' attitudes toward child institutionalization in the context of placing children in orphanages. Participantsand Settings: Data were collected from 736 caregivers of children aged 0-7 years in Cianjur, West Java, Indonesia, in 2017. MethodsDescriptive analysis and logistic regression were used to assess caregivers’ attitudes and the likelihood of agreeing or disagreeing with six statements about child institutionalization. ResultsThe study found that most caregivers agreed that poor children are better off being raised in orphanages, but parents remain responsible for the child even after placement. Logistic regression showed that caregivers with higher levels of education were less likely to agree with placing children in orphanages compared to caregivers with lower levels of education. ConclusionsThis study highlights the importance of higher formal education in reducing caregiver support for institutionalization.

The history of orphanages in Central Kazakhstan in the 1940–1950s.

In thearticle the functioning of orphanages in Central Kazakhstan during the war and the first years after it based on archival materials and memoirswas analyzed. The focus of the study is orphanages and children/adolescents who were left without families and placed in public care for various reasons (famine, deportations, the Great Patriotic War, evacuation, political repressions and arrests of parents, death of parents, etc.). The children’s contingent and their composition in the regional orphanages, highlighting the main sources of children's enrollmentwere studied by the authors. Authors analyzed children’s material, housing, sanitary and hygienic living conditions. Special attention was paid to health issues and the quality of medical care, problems of nutrition and supply of food and non-food products, education. The authors concluded that a sharp increase in the number of children in orphanages in Central Kazakhstan occurred in the 1940s. The situation in orphanages was extremely difficult: high overcrowding, unsanitary conditions, hunger, diseases, abuse, etc. Detectable improvements were noted only by the mid-1950s. They were explicit in the enhancement of the orphanages’ material conditions: quality of food, clothing, education and general appearance of orphanages and the inmates themselves.

Development of Android-Based Banten Cultural Introduction Media for Children at the Amanah As-Sodiqiah Rajeg Orphanage

This research started with the demand for innovation in the world of learning, along with the increasingly rapid development of technology that is beneficial to the world of education, one of which is the use of Android-based educational games to introduce Banten culture. This research aims to make it easier for orphanage children to learn about Banten culture in Indonesia. Another reason for the purpose of making this educational game is none other than to get an idea of the differences in the results of foster children's knowledge between educational games and books of knowledge. The software that I use is Construct 2. The research uses data collection methods and a problem approach which includes literature, observation, design and testing and implementation. The result shows that the application has been created has a percentage of 79.42% where this value means that this application is fairly good.

Pendampingan Bahasa Inggris Komunikasi Kepada Anak-Anak di Panti Asuhan Yayasan Dharma Jati II Denpasar, Bali

Community service activities at the Dharma Jati II Orphanage are communicative English language assistance that emphasizes speaking skills. The problem that arises in partners is that there is no English language training and development provided by the orphanage. The desire of the orphanage administrators in improving children's English skills, especially in speaking, is very large considering the importance of mastering English as an international language in this era of globalization. The purpose of this community service is to provide English language assistance to orphanage children so that they are able to improve their English skills, especially in speaking. The method used goes through three stages, namely the preparation stage, the implementation stage, and the evaluation stage. The results obtained from the assistance are a good method to use is role playing with occasionally slipping games that are fun for the orphanage children. In the future, this activity will be carried out more often to help orphanage children improve their English language skills, not only speaking skills, but also in 3 other English language skills, such as reading, writing, and listening.

Quality of Life among Orphan Children in Bangladesh

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the quality of life among orphan children in Bangladesh. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 98 orphan children by using a convenient sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data.  Results: The finding showed that the mean quality of life among orphans was moderate level (M=3.27, SD=.47). There was a statistically significant difference between friend’s bullying and quality of life (t-2.272, p=0.025). Statistically significant relationship found among diseases and quality of life (F=11.231, p=.002). Conclusion: Orphan children had a moderate level of quality of life. The findings of the study provide baseline data for the policy maker to develop strategies in improving quality of life among orphan children. Further study is needed to identify factors that influence quality of life among orphan children.

Economic Empowerment of Residents of Al-Hidayah Kalumbuk Padang Orphanage by Utilizing Virgin Coconut Oil Manufacturing Waste into Nata de Coco Beverage Products as Additional Income

The "Al-Hidayah" orphanage, established in Kalumbuk, Padang City, in 1987, by the Al-Hidayah Foundation. The establishment of this orphanage is because in the Kalumbuk area there are many orphans and orphans, who are economically deprived. They struggle with the cost of living and the cost of education. The number of them at the beginning of the establishment was 35 men, and 15 women. Those who live in the orphanage are boys, while women live with their parents, in houses around the orphanage. The current economic situation of the orphanage is still in shortage, because it still depends on government assistance and donations from the community. Meanwhile, orphanage children have potential, especially high school and junior high school students who number 26 people. If directed to fill their free time with activities that can generate additional income, it will help the economy of the orphanage. Previously, the children of this orphanage had been trained, how to make a VCO by the service team chaired by Prof. Dr. Suryani MSi, at their own expense. In the process of making VCO, the waste, which is in the form of coconut water, is wasted. Partners do not have knowledge about the use of coconut water waste into Nata de coco, as well as used as food and beverages that can be sold and make money. The purpose of the service is to utilize the waste produced by VCO, namely coconut water into Nata de coco and its drinks, to improve the economy of the orphanage. This service program is carried out through training in making Nata de Coco from coconut water and making drinks from Nata de Coco. As a result, Mitra has marketed its products, by serving orders for the procurement of drinks from Nata de Coco at the Wedding Party. So that it has generated an average monthly income of Rp. 6,750,000. This program has succeeded in increasing Partners' income

Penggunaan Bambu Sebagai Struktur Rumah Tinggal Modern Ramah Gempa

Bamboo material can be applied to structural and decorative elements of modern and minimalist architecture. Use bamboo as structural element, among: 1) as reinforcement structural column, bamboo diameter of 12 cm inserted into the structural column inside iron reinforcement, then cast with concrete. This technique can reduce concrete volume up to 50% than conventional concrete columns, 2) as wall reinforcement, bamboo inserted between the iron reinforcement of the supporting wall, then cast with concrete mortar. This system in addition strengthening walls against the moment forces pressure, can also reduce the volume of concrete. This system can produce walls with a thickness of only 8 cm, much thinner when compared to conventional brick walls 15 cm thick, 3) as reinforcement of concrete slabs, woven bamboo is laid horizontally as a partial replacement for concrete reinforcement iron. This system aims to significantly reduce the amount of iron on the slab, which will reduce construction costs. Science and technology application activities for lecturers of the Department of Civil Engineering, Politeknik Negeri Padag regarding the use of bamboo as earthquake strength for modern residential structure have been carried out at Panti Asuhan Khusus Anak Mentawai, Jl.Purus 4 Padang, on Sunday, August 20, 2023. This activity provides knowledge and adds insight for orphanage children, will finish their education in high school, about alternative materials to replace wood and concrete that are cheaper. So later it is hoped that if they are entrepreneurial or involved in the construction world use of bamboo.

Impact of hand hygiene interventions on handwashing practices and microbial risk: A study in an orphanage-based school in Pakistan

Orphaned children are often deprived of quality care, making them more susceptible to diseases due to inadequate hand hygiene. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of hand hygiene practices and detect bacterial loads on children's hands before and after hygiene interventions in an orphanage school. The study enrolled all the orphan children registered with the Save Our Souls children's orphanage school in Pakistan. Handwashing practices and swab samples from the hand was collected to evaluate the impact of handhygiene practices on bacterial load. The Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessmentmodel was used to predict the health risk. The study identified the 2 most common bacteria: Staphylococcusaureus and Escherichiacoli. The bacterial contamination was significantly reduced after the intervention (Saureus 166 Colony-forming unit (CFU) /mL and Ecoli 185 CFU/mL). The higher bacterial ingestion rate was attributed to hand contamination and increased bacteria transfer from hand to mouth. The multicomponent hand hygiene intervention showed improvement in accessibility to hand hygiene resources and practices. The findings underscore the need for hygiene interventions in orphanage schools to improve health and educational outcomes.

The Role of Student Activities in Supporting the Development of Children in Orphanages

The Role of Student Activities in Supporting the Development of Children in Orphanages

Pendampingan Anak dalam Lembaga Kesejahteraan Sosial Panti Asuhan Darussalam dalam Membuat Usaha Warung Kopi dan Cucian Sepeda Motor di Tegal Mulyorejo Baru Surabaya

This service is entitled assisting children in the Darussalam orphanage social welfare institution in creating a coffee shop and motorbike washing business in Tegal Mulyorejo Baru Surabaya. The problems that the author raises are: What is the process of implementing child mentoring at the Child Welfare Institution at the Darussalam Orphanage in Mulyosari Baru Surabaya, What are the results of implementing child mentoring at the Darussalam Orphanage Social Welfare Institution in Mulyosari Baru Surabaya, What is the process of mentoring for the creation of a coffee shop and motorbike wash? at the Darussalam orphanage social welfare institution in Mulyorejo Baru Surabaya. The method used is a qualitative method with data collection through observation, interviews and documentation; With this method, the author can provide good mentoring results, including the development of the creativity of Darussalam orphan children in creating coffee shops and motorbike washes, the totality of each child in running a coffee shop and motorbike wash business.

Pendidikan Budi Pekerti Pada Anak di Panti Asuhan Tat Twam Asi

Character education for children in orphanages from a religious education perspective is problematic and challenging. This is because the methods and implementation of character education are different from education in schools. There must be methods and the creation of a conducive atmosphere in implementing character education in orphanages. The main goal is to lead a child to become an adult with noble ethics and morality, which in Indonesian is also known as having noble morals in the midst of this era of globalization. Solving these problems, this research uses an associative qualitative research approach to consume phenomena and find hypotheses from the objects studied. The data sources are foster parents and also children in orphanages with data collection methods in the form of observation, interviews and document study. Next, data analysis was carried out in two stages: data reduction and presentation and conclusions. The results of this research show that there is a relationship between character education in a Hindu religious perspective in orphanages That's right plays a very important role in shaping the character of the children there. It is clear that the children at the orphanage have experienced a positive character transformation thanks to the Hindu religious education provided in a structured and continuous manner. Character education learning methods in orphanages That's right Of course, the Orphanage's program is sustainable in its educational process, using Hindu religious education methods such as Dharma Vacana, Dharma Tula, Dharma Gita, Dharma Shantih, Dharma Yatra, Dharma Sadhana to help develop good character.

Influence of Principals’ Counselling Strategies on the Psychological Well-Being of Orphaned Students in Public Secondary Schools in Makueni County, Kenya

Adopting counselling strategies such as peer, group, life skills and mentorship programmes has enabled secondary schools to reduce effects of low self-esteem, low self-confidence and low self-efficacy among orphaned and vulnerable. However, most orphaned children typically do not have access to counselling services and mentoring programs which might help them cope with their circumstances and keep their focus on their studies. This lack of support systems may make it more difficult for them to overcome the obstacles they face. This study sought to establish the influence of principals’ counselling strategies on the psychological well-being of orphaned students in public secondary schools in Makueni County. Founded on the theory of psychological well-being, the study employed a descriptive correlational research design. The study targeted 1,979 respondents, including principals, teacher-counselors, and orphaned students from 393 public secondary schools. The sample size was 333 respondents selected through stratified and purposive sampling techniques. Data collection involved questionnaires for teacher-counselors and structured interviews for principals and students. Quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, particularly Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation, facilitated by SPSS. Qualitative data underwent thematic analysis, providing narrative insights. Ethical considerations, including informed consent and data confidentiality, were rigorously followed. The findings show that there is a significant relationship between counselling strategies and the psychological well-being of orphaned students. The study found that the presence of counselling sessions in schools, dedicated counselling centres, and competent peer counsellors plays a pivotal role in positively influencing the psychological well-being of orphaned students. The study recommends that principals should prioritize the availability of counselling services within schools and ensure that teacher-counsellors are well-equipped through capacity building to provide guidance and support to students, especially orphaned ones. Furthermore, the government, through the Ministry of Education, should develop and implement policies that specifically address the psychological well-being of orphaned students within the education system by ensuring the availability of counselling services and mentorship programs.

Empowering Orphaned Children Through Counseling: Enhancing Life's Meaning

Counseling services are very important to help children find meaning in life and overcome the various problems they face as adults. Children are the future of the nation and need attention; many of them lose their identity during adolescence but can lead good lives with an intact family. The aim of this study is to understand the implementation of counseling services in developing the meaningfulness of life for orphans at the Al-Washliyah Orphanage in Lubuk Pakam, Indonesia. The method used is a qualitative approach. The subjects of this study are the children of the Al-Washliyah Orphanage in Lubuk Pakam, Lubuk Pakam District, Deli Serdang Regency, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The results of the study show that the success of the counseling services at the Al-Washliyah Orphanage in Lubuk Pakam can be seen from several indicators, such as understanding a clear purpose in life, knowing how to find meaning in daily activities, recognizing their potential and knowing how to develop it, valuing life experiences, having positive relationships with others, creating a harmonious family within the orphanage, feeling gratitude and accepting themselves without comparing themselves to others, being optimistic about their life choices, learning valuable lessons from suffering, and having spirituality with the belief that Allah SWT loves them. The activities provided by the counselors to the children in the orphanage include religious activities such as prayer guidance, teaching reading and writing of the Qur'an, and moral guidance. The children at the orphanage can understand their purpose in life through various processes and activities conducted during their stay.

Meningkatkan Pemahaman Interaksi Sosial dengan Metode Permainan pada Anak Panti Asuhan

The community service carried out is entitled Increasing Understanding of Social Interaction with Game Methods for Children in Orphanages. The problem that arises is that orphanage children who come from different family backgrounds tend to often cause the orphanage children's social relationships to be less harmonious, even though they live together in the orphanage. This service aims to provide an understanding of how good social interaction is to improve relationships. between one orphanage child and another orphanage child so that harmony is created in the family of the orphanage child. The method that will be used for this service is a pre-post test, games that support social interaction, and feedback or evaluation of the games provided. The result of this activity is that after gaining information and insight into social interaction through games and sharing sessions as well as feedback from each game, the orphanage children finally understand and understand how good social interaction is. Besides that, the orphanage children can capture the meaning and benefits of the games that have been played. This activity concludes that the children from the orphanage responded quite well, and looked happy and enthusiastic so they got an idea and knowledge about what good social interaction is like, which also includes good communication, collaboration with friends, sharing, and learning from each other togetherness.

Evaluating Oral Hygiene and Caries Prevalence among Deaf and Hard of Hearing Orphans at Karya Murni Orphanage in Medan

Access to equal oral health attention is the right of all human beings, including orphan children with hearing loss or deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) conditions. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the correlation between the level of oral hygiene and caries indexing among the sub-population of DHH orphans receiving special care at Karya Murni orphanage in Medan City. A cross-sectional design was used with non-probability sampling to select 58 orphans willing to engage in the Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified (OHI-S) and mean of Decayed, Missing, and Filled Permanent Teeth (DMFT) assessment during dental and oral cavity screening after participating in counseling activities. Furthermore, the results showed a positive correlation (p=0.007) between oral hygiene and caries, suggesting that OHI-S impacted DMFT by approximately 34.9%, with both index scores presenting proportional equivalence. There is a need to conduct regular dental health monitoring along with education on visual methods and sign language among DHH orphans. Additionally, DHH orphan caregivers should actively engage in enhancing personal health behaviors, particularly to maintain oral and dental health.

Optimalisasi Penggunaan Game Dalam Pembelajaran Kosa Kata Bahasa Inggris Pada Anak Panti Asuhan Nurul Jannah NW

Vocabulary is one element of language that must be learned. Learning vocabulary is the most important thing in learning English. As we know that vocabulary is the basic of communication which is very necessary. The use of interesting learning media and aims to make students more motivated in learning. Charades Games is the learning strategy can be used in this activities. This game makes learning more interesting because it makes students more active in learning English. The aim of the implementing charades game as media in learning is to increase students’ vocabulary mastery and makes student more interest and fun in learning process. As the result of implementing charades games in learning vocabulary in Nurul Jannah NW Ampenan orphanage children, Mataram City shows that the students are taught to work in teams, solve the problems with team, and charades games is one of the appropriate game to teach and learn vocabulary, especially in teaching and learning Nouns. Additionally, charades games can be played without considering age boundaries.

SOSIALISASI MENJAGA KEBERSIHAN DIRI (PERSONAL HYGIENE) PADA PANTI ASUHAN ANAK LIORA TERANG

For kids, maintaining personal hygiene is crucial because they often get sick due to not paying attention to it. Personal hygiene is the practice of preserving the health and sanitation of children for their physical and mental well-being. Personal hygiene knowledge must be acquired at an early age. The aim is that the child's knowledge about personal hygiene will become more mature, so that the child will get used to practicing personal hygiene. Apart from that, to increase knowledge about maintaining cleanliness in everyday life. In the process of internalizing personal hygiene behavior, there are several behaviors such as washing hands, bathing, shampooing (washing hair), brushing teeth, cutting nails, and cleaning ears. Presentations were utilized to conduct this activity, group discussions with orphanage children, and continued by providing education about the value of good personal hygiene and methods for practicing it in everyday life. This activity took place with a total of 21 participants. The personal hygiene material presented, includes: the benefits of maintaining personal hygiene, how to practice proper personal hygiene, including hand cleansing, tooth flossing, bathing, shampooing, cutting nails, changing clothes and not sharing personal items with other people. Apart from that, environmental hygiene material was also presented including: keeping the house clean, such as cleaning the floor of the house, not piling up dirty clothes and always changing bed linen regularly.

SOSIALISASI MENJAGA KEBERSIHAN DIRI (PERSONAL HYGIENE) PADA PANTI ASUHAN ANAK LIORA TERANG Socialization Of Maintaining Personal Hygiene For Panti Asuhan Anak Liora Terang

For kids, maintaining personal hygiene is crucial because they often get sick due to not paying attention to it. Personal hygiene is the practice of preserving the health and sanitation of children for their physical and mental well-being. Personal hygiene knowledge must be acquired at an early age. The aim is that the child's knowledge about personal hygiene will become more mature, so that the child will get used to practicing personal hygiene. Apart from that, to increase knowledge about maintaining cleanliness in everyday life. In the process of internalizing personal hygiene behavior, there are several behaviors such as washing hands, bathing, shampooing (washing hair), brushing teeth, cutting nails, and cleaning ears. Presentations were utilized to conduct this activity, group discussions with orphanage children, and continued by providing education about the value of good personal hygiene and methods for practicing it in everyday life. This activity took place with a total of 21 participants. The personal hygiene material presented, includes: the benefits of maintaining personal hygiene, how to practice proper personal hygiene, including hand cleansing, tooth flossing, bathing, shampooing, cutting nails, changing clothes and not sharing personal items with other people. Apart from that, environmental hygiene material was also presented including: keeping the house clean, such as cleaning the floor of the house, not piling up dirty clothes and always changing bed linen regularly.