Relationship Between Psycho-traumic Problem (Vision Loss) and Students' Academic Achievement at Secondary School Level Due to War Hazards in North Waziristan Agency.

Mati Ullah; Muhammad Saqib Khan; Liaqat Hussain; Jabbar Khan; Dost Muhammad; Ishtiaq Ahmed; Ahmadullah

Author(s)

Mati Ullah University of Science & Technology, Bannu, KPK, Pakistan

Muhammad Saqib Khan Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Liaqat Hussain Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Jabbar Khan Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Dost Muhammad Isra University Islamabad Campus, Pakistan

Ishtiaq Ahmed Isra University Islamabad Campus, Pakistan

Ahmadullah Department of Zoology, University of Peshawar, Peshawar Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To identify different vision problems caused due to drone strike and to assess the relationship between psycho-traumatic problem and students' academic performnce at Secondary School level in North Waziristan Agency. STUDY DESIGN: A descriptive Survey Study PLACE AND DURATION: Study was conducted over the students of Secondary Schools in North Waziristan Agency, from 1st January 2012- to 31st December2012. METHODOLOGY: Data was collected through face-to-face questionnaire of Likert type five points scale i.e. never, seldom, occasionally, frequently and always with values 1,2,3,4 and 5 respectively. The questioner directed towards the different vision problems and their association between psychologic impact and their effect on students' performance in studies. RESULTS: Among of total 403 respondents, 50.12% were male while 49.88% were females including both rural and urban areas respectively. As a result, the selected respondents considered war hazards and drone attacks responsible for poor achievements due to psychotraumic problems such as fear, anxiety, stress, depression, lack of concentration, memory problems etc. All the said and mentioned problems badly affect vision or eye sight of a student as well as his academic career. Therefore, the researcher found negative correlation between loss of eyesight/vision problem and students' academic achievement. CONCLUSIONS: Majority of the students had faced vision problems and showed poor performance academically since drone strikes began in their area.

Publication Details

Page(s) 342-346

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Isra Medical Journal, Volume: 9, Issue: 5, Year: 2017

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