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

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.