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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"HIV Affected"”.
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The protective role of social support for the health of caregivers of children in HIV-endemic South Africa
In HIV-endemic areas of Southern Africa, the increasing number of orphans and vulnerable children in need of care have been taken in mainly by the extended family. Primary caregivers of children in poor HIV-endemic communities represent a high risk population for mental and physical health …
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The effectiveness of a caregiver-directed intervention promoting development in HIV-positive children on caregivers' self-efficacy: A randomised controlled trial
… in their children. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a prevalent concern in South Africa, even with the use of antiretroviral treatment. Children with HIV are compromised in their health and development which adds to the general stress of families rearing HIV-positive children. Stress has …
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The role and function of a disability grant and perceived benefit for persons on HAART in Masiphumelele Community
In the context of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in South Africa Disability Grants are playing a major role in alleviating poverty. In HIV-affected households in the community of Masiphumelele in Cape Town they are most often the only source of income. The high unemployment rate in South Africa together …
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Assessment of health related quality of life in HIV positive children
… published information on pain in children with HIV infection, its prevalence or its affect on their quality of life. This study will add to a growing body of literature on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), but more specifically address these issues in a South African context of HlV/AIDS in …
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The impact of international non-governmental organisations on the response of community-based organisations to the HIV/AIDs related orphan and vulnerable children crisis in Zimbabwe: the case of Batsiranai and Danish Association for international cooperation in Manicaland
… based organisation (CBO) addressing the HIV/AIDs- related orphan and vulnerable children (OVC) crisis in Zimbabwe. The study engages with how INGOs have emerged as key conduits for development aid, rather than African governments against a backdrop of development strategies being …
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Impact of Parent’s HIV Status on Their Uninfected Child—A Comparative Analysis of the Child’s Healthcare Utilization, Access and Health Outcomes
… and increased expectancy of life span among HIV-infected individuals has lead to an increase in the at-risk population of uninfected children living with their HIV-infected parent(s). The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of parent’s HIV status on their child’s access to …
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A Case Study: The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Infected and Affected Rural Primary School Children in Zimbabwe – Children’s Perspectives
Abstract A Case Study: The Impact of HIV/AIDS on Infected and Affected Rural Primary School Children in Zimbabwe – Children’s Perspectives. Siza Mtimbiri Although there has been increasing research on HIV/AIDS and children, albeit mostly outside the school environment, most research in the area …