Disclosure of parental HIV/AIDS to children in rural China
Disclosure of parental HIV/AIDS to children in rural China
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DOI：
10.1080/17450120701335791
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发表时间：
2007-01-01
影响因子：
1.1
通讯作者：
Wu, Z.
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作者：
Xu, T.;Yan, Z.;Wu, Z.
The purpose of this study is to examine the complex issue of disclosure of parental HIV/AIDS to children in rural China. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with children affected by HIV/AIDS aged 8-17 (n = 16), their caregivers (n = 16) and key informants in the community (n = 5). Findings showed that most children were shielded from knowing the HIV/AIDS status of their parents, although many children may have drawn their own conclusions through observation or sources outside the family. Caregivers felt discouraged and hesitated to discuss parental HIV/AIDS with children due to societal stigma and lack of knowledge and skills. Interventions are needed to improve caregivers' skills to communicate about HIV/AIDS with children. Interventions are also needed to reduce the stigma and discrimination towards people living with HIV/AIDS and their families.
