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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Orphaned and vulnerable children"”.
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Maltreatment experiences and mental health problems in orphaned and vulnerable children in alternative care settings in Tanzania
The global state of violence against children indicates that more than 300 million children are victims of violence, including violent discipline and peer violence (Global Initiative to End All Corporal Punishment of Children, 2021; Heekes et al., 2020; Hoeffler, 2017). These reports indicate that …
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An after-math of HIV/AIDS on orphaned and vulnerable children (OVCs): experiences and well-being of Thalaneni OVCs, Nkandla in KwaZulu-Natal
… has a devastating effect on the lives of the orphaned children as it brings about many changes and difficulties in different areas of a child’s life. The children face difficulties educationally, socially, financially and psychologically when they experience such loss. The impact of parental …
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Assessment of the impact of ARVs on physical development of the orphaned and vulnerable children living with HIV/AIDS’ A case study of PASADA,
Despite diverse problems experienced by Orphans and vulnerable children, HIV/AIDS remains the most dangerous suffrage that terrifies the children lives. Care and treatment for OVC living with HIV/AIDS has been the concern of the government of Tanzania with other actors like NGOs, FBOs, and CBOs. …
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Vulnerability in children due to HIV/AIDS : Literature review and factor analysis
… to use factor analysis to increase our understanding of how these threats covary and comibe to increase the vulnerability of groups of children. Data was drawn from a survey of children aged 6-14 in Kanana in the North West Province, which was part of a larger study to develop best practice …
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Parenting for Lifelong Health program for parents and teens in Zimbabwe: cost estimation and the budget impact analysis
… intervention targets teens aged 10-17 years old and their caregivers. The program outcomes aim to increase positive parenting, reduce harsh discipline, and the reduction of behavioural problems in teenagers. Secondary outcomes include increasing the parents' self-efficacy. Methods This thesis …
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Understanding kinship care of children in Africa: a family environment or an alternative care option?
In Africa generally, orphaned and vulnerable children are traditionally cared for by their relatives or close family friends; this is an abiding practice even in contemporary times. This was historically considered to be a moral obligation binding on different relatives in different ways or at …
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Constructions of adoptive and foster mothering : a discourse analysis
Due to the ever-growing crisis of orphaned and vulnerable children in South Africa, research into strategies of care remains a crucial pursuit. Models of care in the country currently range from informal to formal, including informal fostering / non-statutory foster care; community-based support …
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HIV/AIDS psychosocial support services framework for educators, orphans, vulnerable learners and policy makers in the Kingdom of Eswatini
Thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the Philosophiae Doctor in Health Sciences at the Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2022.