Caring for Children Living with HIV in Africa
This report, Equipping Parents and Health Providers to Address the Psychological and Social Challenges of Caring for Children Living with HIV in Africa, provides information to better understand the psychological and social challenges faced in Africa by perinatally-infected children (aged 0-12 years), their parents/caregivers, and their health providers. It explores factors that contribute to the ability of children living with HIV to cope and thrive, and identifies the tools and approaches being used to help parents/caregivers and health providers provide psychosocial support (PSS) to these children. The report elaborates on the themes discussed in the Meeting the Psychosocial Needs of Children Living with HIV in Africa technical brief.
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Introduction, Objectives, Activities, and Deliverables (PDF, 517 KB)
Framing the Issues (PDF, 542 KB)
Findings from Program Technical Reviews (PDF, 661 KB)
Persistent Challenges and Emerging Themes (PDF, 562 KB)
Recommendations and References (PDF, 630 KB)
Appendix A - Summary of Case Studies in South Africa and Uganda (PDF, 851 KB)
Appendix B - Matrix of Tools/Resources (PDF, 608 KB)
Appendix C - Data Collection Guides (PDF, 672 KB)
Appendix D - List of Literature Reviewed (PDF, 551 KB)
Appendix E - List of Experts Interviewed for Environmental Scan (PDF, 548 KB)
Appendix F - Technical Advisory Group Membership List (PDF, 524 KB)
