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Facilities and challenges for education during COVID-19 pandemic among institutionalized orphans in Gampaha District

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dc.contributor.author Jayarathne, N.P.M.W.
dc.contributor.author Jayalath, H.B.S.
dc.contributor.author Jayasooriya, M.G.N.B.
dc.contributor.author Jayasooriya, Y.T.
dc.contributor.author Jayasundara, H.P.P.I.
dc.contributor.author Perera, K.M.N.
dc.date.accessioned 2021-11-12T07:11:43Z
dc.date.available 2021-11-12T07:11:43Z
dc.date.issued 2021
dc.identifier.citation Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 2021:27(special Issue):38 en_US
dc.identifier.issn 1391-3174
dc.identifier.uri http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/23885
dc.description Oral Presentation Abstract (OP37), 26th Annual Academic Sessions of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 15th – 17th July, Colombo en_US
dc.description.abstract Background: Orphans are critically underprivileged in receiving and accessing positive learning experiences in general. This may have worsened during a global pandemic with movement restrictions. We aimed to describe the facilities and challenges for education before and during COVID-19 pandemic among institutionalized orphans in Gampaha district. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study approached all wardens of Child Development Centers (CDCs) in Gampaha district compatible with the inclusion criteria (N=46) using a telephone interview in February, 2021. Results: The response rate was 56.5% (26/46) as 43.4% declined participation due to legal and administrative issues. More than 60% accommodated fewer than 20 children. All CDCs had at least 2 uniforms per child. Other essentials for schooling and stationeries were adequately available. Only 10 had a separate chair and a table for each child. Only 16 CDCs had computers and 15 had internet connections before the pandemic. Twenty-four (92.3%) reported that they sent their children to extra tuition classes. During COVID-19, roughly equal proportions used printed material sent from school (34%), online learning platforms (32%) and television (30%) to continue education. Only 65% was able to provide equal e-learning facilities for all children. Only 17 (73%) could continue education without any interruption. Majority could not state a cost for education. However, 84% stated they “managed” and 81% claimed that it increased during COVID-19. Most had covered their expenses through private organizations (53%) and individual donations (25%). Conclusions: COVID-19 pandemic had a negative impact on children's education in the studied institutions due to inadequate facilities. en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka en_US
dc.subject Education en_US
dc.title Facilities and challenges for education during COVID-19 pandemic among institutionalized orphans in Gampaha District en_US
dc.type Conference Abstract en


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