Research/Technical Note
Psychosocial Problems of Students with Disabilities Face and Available Psychosocial Support They Receive in Yem Zone Primary School
Addisu Shewaye Mengesha*,
Tagesu Gashe,
Aminu Jibril
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, February 2025
Pages:
1-22
Received:
8 December 2024
Accepted:
22 December 2024
Published:
7 January 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijpbs.20251001.11
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Abstract: Background: Students with disabilities face significant psychosocial challenges, including social isolation, bullying, and low self-esteem, which negatively impact their educational progress, academic performance, and emotional well-being. In Yem Zone, inclusive education policies exist but are poorly implemented due to inadequate training, resources, and collaboration among educators. This study seeks to address this gap by identifying challenges and proposing actionable solutions to improve support systems. Method: The study used a mixed-methods approach, combining structured surveys of 75 students with disabilities and semi-structured interviews with 12 educators and 9 stakeholders. Data collection focused on psychosocial challenges, their impact on academic performance, and barriers to support. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis to provide a detailed understanding of the issues. Results: The findings revealed that students with disabilities face critical psychosocial challenges, including social isolation (86.7%), bullying (48%), and low self-esteem (97.3%), all of which adversely affect academic performance. Barriers to effective support included a lack of training, insufficient resources, and poor communication among school personnel, with 100% of respondents highlighting these issues. Conclusion: The study highlights the urgent need for effective support systems to address the psychosocial and academic challenges of students with disabilities. Recommendations include training educators, allocating more resources, promoting collaboration among stakeholders, and conducting awareness campaigns to foster inclusive attitudes. Recruiting and training psychology professionals and exploring the use of technology for support are also critical. Future research should focus on long-term interventions and their impact.
Abstract: Background: Students with disabilities face significant psychosocial challenges, including social isolation, bullying, and low self-esteem, which negatively impact their educational progress, academic performance, and emotional well-being. In Yem Zone, inclusive education policies exist but are poorly implemented due to inadequate training, resourc...
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Research Article
Exploring the Therapeutic Effect of Early Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on Severe Traumatic Brain Injury and Its Cognitive and Behavioral Dysfuntion
Zhang Yanping*,
Zhang Pan
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, February 2025
Pages:
23-28
Received:
3 December 2024
Accepted:
17 December 2024
Published:
9 January 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijpbs.20251001.12
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Abstract: Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect of Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) on the secondary cerebral cognitive insufficiency and behavioral insufficiency of severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) that is underwent to groups evaluated for with establish diagnosis of cognitive function therapy and damaging brain imaging. Methods A retrospective case-series study was conducted to analyze 87 patients with sTBI secondary cerebral cognitive insufficiency and behavioral insufficiency from January 2020 to January 2024, including 45 patients in the HBO treatment group and 42 patients in the control group. The baseline data of the two groups were comparable to compare the differences in GOS and FIM recovery between the two groups. Results The curative effect of the HBO treatment group was significantly better than that of the traditional treatment group, and there was a significant difference in medical statistics (P<0.05). Conclusion The significant therapeutic effect of HBO in the treatment of sTBI's brain cognitive insufficiency and behavioral disorder can be attributed to the improvement of the pathological morphology and structure of specific brain injury sites.
Abstract: Objective To investigate the therapeutic effect of Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) on the secondary cerebral cognitive insufficiency and behavioral insufficiency of severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) that is underwent to groups evaluated for with establish diagnosis of cognitive function therapy and damaging brain imaging. Methods A retrospective...
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Research Article
Cerebral Morphometric Markers and Molecular Profiles in Pregnant Women: A Cross-Sectional Study
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 1, February 2025
Pages:
29-36
Received:
24 January 2025
Accepted:
10 February 2025
Published:
21 February 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.ijpbs.20251001.13
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Abstract: Pregnancy induces a range of hormonal and physiological changes and also affect the brain. Yet the specific cerebral morphometric markers and their associated molecular profiles throughout pregnancy remain poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the cerebral morphometric changes in 23 pregnant women using T1-weighted MRI scans, with pregnancy progression quantified by post-menstrual age (PMA). We performed a whole-brain regression analysis to examine how gray matter volume (GMV) was influenced by PMA, and further explored the molecular profiles of these changes by integrating GMV findings with the JuSpace toolbox. Our analysis revealed that with PMA increased, there was a significant reduction in the left medial frontal gyrus (MFG) GMV, suggesting structural brain changes associated with pregnancy progression. Spatial correlation analyses did not reveal any significant associations between neurotransmitter distribution and the observed GMV changes. Gene enrichment analysis pointed to an important molecular shift: protein binding was the most significantly enriched term during pregnancy. This suggests that molecular mechanisms related to protein binding may play a crucial role in the neurobiological adaptations observed during pregnancy. In conclusion, our findings provide new insights into how pregnancy is associated with alterations in both brain structure and molecular profiles. The decreased GMV in the left MFG and the changes in molecular functions contribute to our understanding of the neural and biological mechanisms underlying pregnancy. These findings offer a foundation for future research into maternal brain health and the long-term effects of pregnancy on brain structure and function.
Abstract: Pregnancy induces a range of hormonal and physiological changes and also affect the brain. Yet the specific cerebral morphometric markers and their associated molecular profiles throughout pregnancy remain poorly understood. In this study, we investigated the cerebral morphometric changes in 23 pregnant women using T1-weighted MRI scans, with pregn...
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