Psychosocial issues

in regard to
Children with
chronic physical illness


Group B
Objectives
Learn to recognize mental health
problems in children with chronic
physical illness

Learn different ways in which such
mental health problems will
interfere with the management of
the physical problem
Results
21 patients with chronic illness were
interviewed
Type of illness
Medical 13 (61.9%)
General Surgical 04 (19.0%)
Cardiology 04 (19.0%)
Age Distribution
3-5 years 03 (14.2%)
5-7 years 07 (33.3%)
7-9 years 08 (39.0%)
>9 Years 03 (14.2%)
Psychosocial problems in the
child
Behavioural problems
Relationship problems
Difficulties in learning and education
Problems with treatment
compliance
others

Psychosocial problems in the
child
Behavioural problems

Sleep disturbances 07 (33.3%)
Irritable 12 (57.1%)
Excessive anger and aggression 11 (52.3%)
Withdrawal 02 (9.5%)

Psychosocial problems in the child
Relationship problems

Problems with Peers 06 (23.5%)

Problems with Siblings 10 (47.6%)


Psychosocial Problems in the child
Problems with learning and education

Not attending school / pre-school 08 (39.0%)

Bullying / Teasing at school 04 (14.2%)

Poor performance 13 (61.9%)

Psychosocial problems in the child
Problems with treatment compliance

Refusal of treatment 11 (52.3%)


Other Psychosocial Issues
Parents
Increased parental conflicts 04 (13%)
Poor Sleep, Irritability 11 (52%)

Siblings
Reduced attention on other siblings 12 (57%)

Financial Burden
Reduced family income 15 (71.4%)

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