There is a growing evidence base on the immediate and short-term effects of adult HIV on
children. We provide an overview of this literature, highlighting the multiple risks and …

This review examines the global literature regarding the impact of parental HIV/AIDS on
children's psychological well-being. Fifty one articles reporting quantitative data from a total …

The mechanism of how perceived social support could contribute to left-behind children's
mental well-being remains unclear in mainland China. The purpose of this study was to …

In Rwanda, the dual vectors of HIV and legacy of the 1994 genocide have had devastating
consequences for children and families. In this and other low-resource settings, extreme …

Previous studies have demonstrated that parental loss and orphanage placement can be
stressful and can negatively affect the psychological well-being of children. However …

Introduction Orphans face multiple challenges including insufficient food, shelter, schooling,
and medical care. Most research on orphans in developing countries concentrates on …

Previous research has revealed a negative impact of orphanhood and HIV-related stigma on
the psychological well-being of children affected by HIV/AIDS. Little is known about …

Self-esteem can be derived from the relationships with significant others (relational self-
esteem). However, it is unclear what the importance of relational self-esteem is for mental …

Parental deaths due to AIDS seriously affect the psychological well-being of children. Social
support may provide an effective resource in the care of vulnerable children in resource …

Perceived stress among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) was associated with severe
mental health problems and risk behaviors. Discrimination toward PLWH in China is …