2008
DOI: 10.1590/s1413-73722008000400021
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The knowledge and perceptions of HIV positive children and their parents or responsibles about AIDS

Abstract: ABSTRACT. In this study knowledge and perceptions of parents and/or responsibles and of their HIV infected children and adolescents in a national health clinic of pediatric Aids were investigated. Observation techniques and semi-structured interviews were used before the installation of a playroom to investigate: the discovery of the HIV infection by the family, their social conditions, access to prevention and treatment and their perception of the disease. Results show that a significant number of relatives i… Show more

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“…Adolescents constitute 22.8% of India's population 5 .Thus, it is crucial that investment in terms of finances, research, and developmental policies be done to improve their wellbeing. Since India has emerged as a major player in the global HIV epidemic, and given the importance of adolescents in the Indian epidemic, the lack of information on knowledge, perceptions, and behaviors regarding HIV risk and preventive behaviors among Indian adolescents is alarming 6 . At same time the adolescents who were positive, their needs and wellbeing also should be looked after.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Adolescents constitute 22.8% of India's population 5 .Thus, it is crucial that investment in terms of finances, research, and developmental policies be done to improve their wellbeing. Since India has emerged as a major player in the global HIV epidemic, and given the importance of adolescents in the Indian epidemic, the lack of information on knowledge, perceptions, and behaviors regarding HIV risk and preventive behaviors among Indian adolescents is alarming 6 . At same time the adolescents who were positive, their needs and wellbeing also should be looked after.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%