Importance Orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) are at high risk for experiencing trauma
and related psychosocial problems. Despite this, no randomized clinical trials have studied …

Background Research has shown that orphans in sub-Saharan Africa are at increased risk
for mental health problems. Exposure to maltreatment and HIV/AIDS-related stigmatization …

Low-and middle-income countries have a high number of orphans, many of whom have
unmet mental health needs. Effective mental health interventions are needed; however, it is …

Background The study investigated whether perceived social support varied among children
who have lost their parents to AIDS, those who have lost their parents to other causes, those …

This paper presents the evaluation of post-programme outcomes of the ISIBINDI model, a
community-based intervention to promote physical and psychosocial well-being of orphans …

While the number of new HIV infections has declined, the number of orphans as a result of
AIDS-related deaths continues to increase. The aim of this paper was to systematically …

Psychosocial support is an indispensable need of human life and a basic right of all
children. Orphan adolescents in this phenomenological study describe their lifeworlds with …

HIV places acute stressors on affected children and families; especially in resource limited
contexts like sub-Saharan Africa. Despite their importance, the epidemic's potential …

This research explored the biological and social support relationship between youth
orphaned due to AIDS and his/her caregiver to identify protective factors that are related to …

Objective: Prior research has shown that early life adversity is associated with physical
health problems, but little is known about the health-related effects of coping in the context of …