| Care arrangements of AIDS orphans and their relationship with children's psychosocial well-being in rural China. | |
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PMID: 20587602 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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There is an estimated 100,000 children orphaned by AIDS in China, but data on the care arrangement of these orphans are limited. In this study, we examine the relationship between AIDS orphans' care arrangement and their psychosocial well-being among a sample of AIDS orphans in rural China. A total of 296 children who lost both parents to AIDS participated in the study, including 176 in orphanages, 90 in kinship care and 30 in community-based group homes. All participants completed a cross-sectional survey assessing their traumatic symptoms, physical health and schooling. Data reveal that the AIDS orphans in group homes reported the best outcomes in three domains of psychosocial well-being, followed by those in the orphanages and then the kinship care. The differences in psychosocial well-being among the three groups of children persist after controlling for key demographic characteristics. The findings suggest that the appropriate care arrangement for AIDS orphans should be evaluated within the specific social and cultural context where the orphans live. In resource-poor regions or areas stricken hardest by the AIDS epidemic, kinship care may not sufficiently serve the needs of AIDS orphans. Community-based care models, with appropriate government and community support preserving the family style and low child-to-caregiver ratio may constitute an effective and sustainable care model for the best interest of the AIDS orphans in developing countries. |
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Authors:
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Yan Hong; Xiaoming Li; Xiaoyi Fang; Guoxiang Zhao; Junfeng Zhao; Qun Zhao; Xiuyun Lin; Liying Zhang; Bonita Stanton |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural Date: 2010-06-29 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Health policy and planning Volume: 26 ISSN: 1460-2237 ISO Abbreviation: Health Policy Plan Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-02-18 Completed Date: 2011-06-28 Revised Date: 2012-03-01 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8610614 Medline TA: Health Policy Plan Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 115-23 Citation Subset: H |
Affiliation:
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Department of Social and Behavioral Health, School of Rural Public Health, Texas A&M Health Science Center, College Station, TX 77843, USA. yhong@srph.tamhsc.edu |
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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epidemiology*,
psychology* Child Child Welfare* Child, Orphaned / psychology*, statistics & numerical data* China / epidemiology Cross-Sectional Studies Female Foster Home Care Group Homes Humans Longitudinal Studies Male Orphanages Quality of Life Questionnaires Rural Population / statistics & numerical data* Vulnerable Populations / psychology*, statistics & numerical data* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R01MH76488/MH/NIMH NIH HHS |
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