Nanteza CN, Sharpe U, Ssentongo R, Nabbosa G; International Conference on AIDS.
Int Conf AIDS. 2000 Jul 9-14; 13: abstract no. MoPeD2514.
C. N. Nanteza, Kitovu Mobile AIDS Programme, PO Box 413, Masaka, Uganda, Tel.: +256 481 200 97, Fax: +256 481 212 26, E-mail: kitovu2@infocom.co.ug
Issues: Orphaned children, especially those whose parents have died from AIDS experience many difficulties with many feelings of loneliness, fear, depression, sadness, death wishes etc. At times adult gaurdians and cultural practices aggrevate those feelings. Description: A study undertaken at Kitovu Mobile AIDS Homecare, Orphans and Education programme, on selected orphans, was carried out in three sub counties of Masaka district. The targetted groups were investigated on how AIDS had affected them psychologically and their coping strategies. Methodology used included interviews, reflection, sharing, and counselling through appropriate probing questions to explore emotions of stress. Conclusion: There is a need for psychological support but the grieving process is hindered by the cultural norms and taboos of the society.
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Keywords:
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Adaptation, Psychological
- Adult
- Child
- Child Welfare
- Child of Impaired Parents
- Counseling
- Culture
- Depression
- Emotions
- Foster Home Care
- Grief
- Health Services Needs and Demand
- Humans
- Interpersonal Relations
- Laboratory Techniques and Procedures
- Research
- Taboo
- ethnology
- organization & administration
Other ID:
UI: 102238267
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