Persisting mental health problems among AIDS‐orphaned children in South Africa
Background: By 2008, 12 million children in sub‐Saharan Africa were orphaned by AIDS.
Cross‐sectional studies show psychological problems for AIDS‐orphaned children, but until …
Cross‐sectional studies show psychological problems for AIDS‐orphaned children, but until …
Psychological distress amongst AIDS‐orphaned children in urban South Africa
Background: South Africa is predicted to have 2.3 million children orphaned by Acquired
Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) by 2020 (Actuarial Society of South Africa, 2005) …
Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) by 2020 (Actuarial Society of South Africa, 2005) …
The mental health of children orphaned by AIDS: a review of international and southern African research
This paper reviews research on the mental health and psychological outcomes of children
who are orphaned by AIDS. Studies are limited, scattered and often unpublished. The …
who are orphaned by AIDS. Studies are limited, scattered and often unpublished. The …
The psychological well-being of children orphaned by AIDS in Cape Town, South Africa
Background An estimated 2 million children are parentally bereaved by AIDS in South
Africa. Little is known about mental health outcomes for this group. Methods This study …
Africa. Little is known about mental health outcomes for this group. Methods This study …
AIDS-orphanhood and caregiver HIV/AIDS sickness status: effects on psychological symptoms in South African youth
Objective Research has established that AIDS-orphaned youth are at high risk of
internalizing psychological distress. However, little is known about youth living with …
internalizing psychological distress. However, little is known about youth living with …
Effects of stigma on the mental health of adolescents orphaned by AIDS
PURPOSE: By 2010, an estimated 18.4 million children in Sub-Saharan Africa will be
orphaned by AIDS. Research in South Africa shows that AIDS orphanhood is independently …
orphaned by AIDS. Research in South Africa shows that AIDS orphanhood is independently …
Health of adults caring for orphaned children in an HIV-endemic community in South Africa
C Kuo, D Operario - AIDS care, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract In South Africa, an estimated 2.5 million children have been orphaned by AIDS and
other causes of adult mortality. Although there is a growing body of research on the well …
other causes of adult mortality. Although there is a growing body of research on the well …
Psychological distress among AIDS orphans in rural Uganda
B Atwine, E Cantor-Graae, F Bajunirwe - Social science & medicine, 2005 - Elsevier
More than 11 million children under 15 years in sub-Saharan Africa have lost at least one
parent to AIDS. In Uganda, about 2 million children are orphans, with one or both parents …
parent to AIDS. In Uganda, about 2 million children are orphans, with one or both parents …
Poverty and psychological health among AIDS-orphaned children in Cape Town, South Africa
This study examined associations between AIDS-orphanhood status, poverty indicators, and
psychological problems (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, peer problems …
psychological problems (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, peer problems …
Cumulative risk and AIDS-orphanhood: Interactions of stigma, bullying and poverty on child mental health in South Africa
Research shows that AIDS-orphaned children are more likely to experience clinical-range
psychological problems. Little is known about possible interactions between factors …
psychological problems. Little is known about possible interactions between factors …