Emotional quotient among orphans affected by HIV/AIDS in Southern Thailand

Authors

  • Kittikorn Nilmanat
  • Usanee Petchrachatachard
  • Sawitri Limchaiarunrueng
  • Piyanuch Jittanoon

Keywords:

AIDS, emotional quotient, orphan

Abstract

Objective To describe Emotional Quotient (EQ) among 6-11 years old orphans.

Materials and methods Samples were 135 orphans who either father or mother died from AIDS or both. They were asked to complete the questionnaires, including, demographic data and EQ questionnaire. Descriptive statistic were used to analyse data.

Results It was found that 64.4% of participants had the EQ at the level of ùshould be developedû.

Conculsion These findings suggest the importance of considering the psychological issues associated with caring for children and orphans affected by HIV/ AIDS in Southern Thailand.

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Published

2012-05-14

How to Cite

1.
Nilmanat K, Petchrachatachard U, Limchaiarunrueng S, Jittanoon P. Emotional quotient among orphans affected by HIV/AIDS in Southern Thailand. J Ment Health Thai [internet]. 2012 May 14 [cited 2025 Dec. 30];16(1):33-40. available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jmht/article/view/1464

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2008)

Section

Original article

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