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Street children--a preliminary study.

M P Senanayake1, A Ranasinghe, C Balasuriya

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, University of Colombo.

The Ceylon Medical Journal
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Street children in Colombo face significant abuse and exploitation. Key risks include road traffic accidents, physical abuse, and sexual abuse, highlighting their vulnerability.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Child Welfare
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Colombo's street children represent a vulnerable population with complex social and health challenges.
  • Understanding their background, lifestyles, and health status is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the demographics, life circumstances, health conditions, and prevalence of abuse among street children in Colombo.
  • To identify the primary hazards and contributing factors to their street life.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective descriptive survey was conducted.
  • Data were collected from 50 street children using a semistructured questionnaire, physical examination, and laboratory investigations.

Main Results:

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  • Participants aged 4-17 years, with 64% males and 18% ethnic minorities.
  • 36% cited family disintegration; 38% reported child labor; 16% experienced sexual abuse.
  • Common health issues included respiratory/skin infections and injuries from road traffic accidents.

Conclusions:

  • Street children in Colombo are a significantly abused and exploited demographic.
  • They face substantial risks including road traffic accidents, physical, and sexual abuse.