ERIC Number: EJ851243
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Publication Date: 2009-Feb
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Psychosocial Well-Being of Children in HIV/AIDS-Affected Families in Southwest China: A Qualitative Study
Xu, Tao; Yan, Zhihua; Duan, Song; Wang, Changhe; Rou, Keming; Wu, Zunyou
Journal of Child and Family Studies, v18 n1 p21-30 Feb 2009
We investigated the psychosocial well-being of children in HIV/AIDS-affected families in rural China from the child's and caregiver's perspectives. Semi-structured interviews were conducted among children living in HIV/AIDS-affected families (n = 16), their caregivers (n = 16) and key community informants (n = 5). Our findings showed that all of the children relied heavily on caregivers and peers to gain psychological support. Children's psychosocial problems included fear, anxiety, grief, and loss of self-esteem and confidence. Stigma towards children existed, including isolation, ignorance and rejection. Our study illustrates that HIV/AIDS has impacted negatively on the psychosocial well-being of children. These findings can be used as preliminary data supporting more researches to profoundly explore the psychosocial impact of HIV/AIDS on children and appropriately indicate the need for interventions.
Descriptors: Well Being, Caregiver Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Qualitative Research, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Rural Areas, Family Environment, Interviews, Social Support Groups, Fear, Anxiety, Grief, Self Esteem, Social Isolation, Rejection (Psychology), Intervention, Childhood Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China
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