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Advances in antiretroviral treatment have resulted in a growing number of HIV+ children surviving into adolescence and adulthood. However, HIV remains a chronic condition compounded by additional psychosocial stressors associated with living with HIV. The gold standard for treatment of HIV+ children and young people is within a family context. This 'look-back' exercise was conducted within an HIV family clinic context in London. HIV+ children's clinical notes were examined with the aim of describing the medical and social context of the families attending the clinic. Results showed that families are living with many psychosocial challenges that may have an impact on their ability to respond effectively to the challenge of living with HIV disease.

We describe a group approach to address family-focused coping for African parents with HIV living in the UK. Participants completed questionnaires at baseline and at completion of the intervention. The results will be used to inform and strengthen the design and content of future interventions.

This paper describes an approach of engaging with young HIV+ people in a group format to equip them with some of the skills necessary to manage their long-term condition.