Amreen Raheem, M. Azzam Khan, Bareera Saeed, M. Sikander Ghayas K., M. Ahmad, Lubna Noreen, Ruhamah Y., Khadija Saleem

Awareness of Therapeutic Field of Language and Communication in General Population, Lahore Pakistan

Amreen Raheem, M. Azzam Khan, Bareera Saeed, M. Sikander Ghayas K., M. Ahmad, Lubna Noreen, Ruhamah Y., Khadija Saleem



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ABSTRACT

Factual levels of awareness about speech-language therapy/pathology (SLP) and communication disorders are right now obscure in the general population in the city of Punjab, Pakistan. This study assess the awareness about SLP in general population. A cross-sectional study was accomplished by using a random sampling technique. A totality of 331 members with the age range 19 years to 55 years were surveyed through structured questionnaire regarding their awareness of the profession of speech-language therapy and of communication clutters at public places. The result of this study shows that general population perception and basic understanding about speech -language therapy in Lahore- Pakistan come out as to be quite restricted. Members who had much precise understanding of speech-language therapy and communication clutters are mainly women with children.

Conclusion(s): This research has revealed the female respondents had much knowledge about speech-language pathology and more positive attitudes toward communication disorders compared to males.

Keywords: Speech Language Pathology, Speech Language Therapist, Speech technicians, communications problems, awareness, basic knowledge, Lahore, Pakistan. Public



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