Increasing numbers of perinatally HIV (PHIV+)-infected youth are surviving into adulthood
with better access to treatment. However, few studies examine positive outcomes in the face …

Objective: The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of an intervention designed to
promote resilience in young children living with their HIV-positive mothers. Design/methods …

Background Resilience, or positive adaptation to challenging situations, has potential to
improve health outcomes for high risk populations. Resilience may be particularly important …

Families affected by HIV/AIDS in the developing world experience higher risks of
psychosocial problems than nonaffected families. Positive parenting behavior may buffer …

ABSTRACT HIV infections are growing the fastest amongst adolescents, especially in sub
Saharan Africa. On reaching adolescence, perinatally-infected youth may have different …

Evidence points to a correlation between perceived social support and children's
psychological well-being globally. However, only a few studies have examined the …

Introduction. While the roll-out of antiretroviral therapy in South Africa should lead to a
reduction in mother to child transmission, mortality and orphaning, it will also be …

Although more than 90% of youth perinatally infected with HIV live in sub-Saharan Africa,
little is known about the psychosocial factors that impact their wellbeing, or how these youth …

Background Mental health problems may impact adherence to anti-retroviral treatment,
retention in care, and consequently the survival of adolescents living with HIV. The …

Introduction Increased access to antiretroviral treatment worldwide makes it more possible
for children diagnosed with HIV before their 15th birthday to age into adolescence and …