How much do young children know about HIV/AIDS?

Bhana, Deevia

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“…As well, contextual issues are rarely a major focus whether in ‘government policy, the economic climate, family functioning, school climate and relationships, peer or community; rather, most research focuses on adolescent knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs with little attention as to how these are derived’ [17]. Young peoples’ understandings of sexual issues have also barely been sought [33].…”

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“How Can I Gain Skills if I Don’t Practice?” The Dynamics of Prohibitive Silence against Pre-Marital Pregnancy and Sex in Zimbabwe

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Young people face sexual and reproductive health (SRH) problems including Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is critical to continue documenting their situation including the contexts they live in. As part of a larger study that explored perspectives of men to SRH and more specifically abortion and contraceptive use, 546 pupils (51% female; age range 9–25 years) from a rural area in Zimbabwe were invited to write anonymously questions about growing up or other questions they could not ask adults for fear or shame. The pupils were included following descriptions by adults of the violence that is unleashed on unmarried young people who engaged in sex, used contraceptives, or simply suggested doing so. The questions by the young people pointed to living in a context of prohibitive silence; their sexuality was silenced and denied. As a consequence they had poor knowledge and their fears and internal conflicts around sexuality and pregnancy were not addressed. Current action suggests concerted effort at the policy level to deal with young people’s SRH in Zimbabwe. It nevertheless remains necessary, as a way to provide support to these efforts, to continue examining what lessons can be drawn from the past, and how the past continues to reflect in and shape present dynamics and relations. There is also need to look more critically at life skill education, which has previously been described as having failed to address adequately the practical needs of young people. Life skill education in Zimbabwe has rarely been systematically evaluated. A fuller understanding is also needed of the different factors co-existing in contemporary African societies and how they have been and continue to be constituted within history, and the implications to the promotion of adolescent SRH.

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“…While there is sufficient research literature indicating that disclosure to young children is appropriate and in the long-term ends up beneficial for both children and MLH (cf., Murphy, 2008 for a review), there is also sufficient data indicating that many children do have strong emotional and behavioral reactions to dealing with having an HIV-infected mother. Children affected by maternal HIV/AIDS have been neglected in the HIV/AIDS response (e.g., Bhana, 2009; Richter et al, 2009). While early predictions that children of MLH may require very intensive therapeutic intervention are not supported, a large portion of these children are experiencing psychological distress and may benefit greatly from intervention.…”

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“…Children affected by maternal HIV/AIDS have been neglected in the response to HIV/AIDS (e.g. Bhana, 2009; Richter et al, 2009). While early predictions that children of MLH may require very intensive therapeutic intervention are not supported, a large portion of these children experience psychological distress and may benefit greatly from intervention.…”

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Children affected by maternal HIV/AIDS: Feasibility and acceptability trial of the Children United with Buddies (CUB) intervention

Murphy

Marelich

Graham

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Clin Child Psychol Psychiatry

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Past research has shown that young children affected by maternal HIV present with elevated stress/anxiety and negative well-being. This pilot intervention for children age 7 – 14 affected by maternal HIV targeted improving positive child/mother communication, improving HIV/AIDS knowledge and reducing anxiety (especially related to transmission), and lessening feelings of stigma. Each of the three child intervention sessions included behavioral skills training and a themed craft exercise; mothers attended an open discussion group while the children attended their sessions. Study participants were 37 child/mother pairs. The study design was a randomized 2-group pretest-posttest experimental design. In addition, the intervention sessions were audiotaped for transcription. Results showed significant decreases in anxiety and worry for children in the intervention group, and increases in happiness and HIV/AIDS knowledge regarding transmission. Intervention group mothers reported greater social support. Qualitative findings for the intervention group children and mothers also support these findings. Early intervention reduces child stress, and may affect longer-term outcomes.

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A Parenting and Self-Care Intervention for Substance-Using Mothers: Promoting Resilience Among Israeli and Palestinian People

Murphy

2016

Mental Health and Addiction Care in the Middle East

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How much do young children know about HIV/AIDS?

Cited by 3 publications

References 9 publications

“How Can I Gain Skills if I Don’t Practice?” The Dynamics of Prohibitive Silence against Pre-Marital Pregnancy and Sex in Zimbabwe

“How Can I Gain Skills if I Don’t Practice?” The Dynamics of Prohibitive Silence against Pre-Marital Pregnancy and Sex in Zimbabwe

Children affected by maternal HIV/AIDS: Feasibility and acceptability trial of the Children United with Buddies (CUB) intervention

A Parenting and Self-Care Intervention for Substance-Using Mothers: Promoting Resilience Among Israeli and Palestinian People

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