ABSENTEEISM IN SCHOOL GOING CHILDREN IN REHRI GOTH, LANDHI TOWN, KARACHI

Back Ground and Aims: School absenteeism is becoming a common problem in different countries of the world. It is known to be the indicator of school drop outs and ensuing problem in later life. The causes however, are variable in different populations of the world. The aim of this study was to assess causes of absenteeism in school children in local population of Karachi. Objective: To find out absenteeism in school going children in Rehri Goth, Karachi. Method: This cross sectional stu- dy was conducted in Landhi town. Systemic random sampling was adopted and males were inter- viewed for data. Results: It was found that only half of the school age children were going to scho- ol. Conclusion: The major reason found to be responsible for absenteeism from school was Poverty.