Effect of Environmental Condition on Health Status of Orphans Children in Sohag Governorate

Background: The orphan’s children need for continuous support and care for their health. They are extremely vulnerable group and need special care. Aim: assess the effect of environmental condition on health status of orphans children at Sohag Governorate. Study design: Descriptive research design was used. Setting: The study was carried out in orphanages at Sohag Governorate. Sample: A convenient sample of sixty five (65) orphans children. Tools: Three tools were used for data collection. Tool (I) included two parts; Part one: socio demographic data and Part two: Observational check list to assess the environmental condition. Tool (II) included two parts;Part one: physical assessment sheet and Part two: practice about hand washing and teeth brushing. Tool (III) included assessment of health problems. Results: 63.1% of the studied children were males, 32.3% of them had a digestive system problems, 69.2% of the studied children had unsatisfactory practice about hand washing and teeth brushing. There was negative correlations with statistical significant difference betweenphysical condition of orphans children and physical and social home environment (r= -0.433 at p= 0.035, r= -0.564 at p= 0.003 respectively) Conclusion: Orphans children had physical, social and psychological problems specially males. Also, they had unsatisfactory practice about hand washing and teeth brushing. Recommendation: Educational program for care givers about the environmental condition that affect orphanage children.