Effect of Environmental Condition on Physical, Social and Psychological Health of Orphans Children at Sohag Governorate

Background: The orphan’s children social and psychological health are very important and need intensive care for healthy growth. They are extremely vulnerable group and need special care. Aim: To assess the effect of environmental condition on physical, social and psychological health 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: Two 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 assessment of physical, social and psychological health problems. Results: 98.5% of children were primary level of education, 35.4% of the reasons for admission were unknown father and mother, 56.9% of the social level were high for studied children. 58.5% of level of psychological assessment problems were low. Conclusion: Orphans children had physical, social and psychological problems specially males. Recommendation: Educational program about the environmental conditions that affect social and psychological health of orphans children. Keywords: Environmental condition, Health, Orphans children.