Loss as Experienced by Ugandan Grandparent-Caregivers of Children Affected by HIV/AIDS
Loss as Experienced by Ugandan Grandparent-Caregivers of Children Affected by HIV/AIDS
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乌干达受艾滋病毒/艾滋病影响的儿童的祖父母/照顾者所经历的损失
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发表时间：
2018
影响因子：
4.7
通讯作者：
M. Wallhagen
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作者：
S. Matovu;M. Wallhagen
尽管越来越多的研究调查了撒哈拉以南非洲艾滋病毒/艾滋病孤儿的祖父母-照顾者，但对他们的心理和身体健康的研究仍然不足。我们提供了一个定性的性质，程度和多种变化之间的关系，从32采访乌干达的祖父母-孙子的照顾人感染艾滋病毒/艾滋病。无论损失的类型或性质如何，参与者都表现出了身体上、情感上和经济上的痛苦。这种累积的损失和随后的悲伤可能与心理和身体健康问题有关。建议开展研究，进一步探讨这一弱势群体的损失概念。
Abstract Despite increasing numbers of studies investigating grandparent-caregivers of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa, research on their mental and physical health remains inadequate. We provide a qualitative account of the nature, extent, and relationships among multiple variations of loss emerging from 32 interviews with Ugandan grandparent-caregivers of grandchildren affected by HIV/AIDS. Regardless the type or nature of the loss, participants expressed physical, emotional, and financial distress as a result. This cumulative loss and subsequent grief could potentially be associated with mental and physical health problems. Research to further explore the concept of loss among this vulnerable population is recommended.