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AIDS-orphanhood and caregiver HIV/AIDS sickness status: effects on psychological symptoms in South African youth.

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OBJECTIVE: Research has established that AIDS-orphaned youth are at high risk of internalizing psychological distress. However, little is known about youth living with caregivers who are unwell with AIDS or youth simultaneously affected by AIDS-orphanhood and caregiver AIDS sickness. METHODS: 1025 South African youth were interviewed in 2005 and followed up in 2009 (71% retention). Participants completed standardized measures of anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress. Comparison group...

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10.1093/jpepsy/jss004

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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
SSD
Department:
Social Policy & Intervention
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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
SSD
Department:
Social Policy & Intervention
Role:
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Institution:
University of Oxford
Division:
SSD
Department:
Social Policy & Intervention
Role:
Author
Publisher:
Oxford University Press Publisher's website
Journal:
Journal of Pediatric Psychology Journal website
Volume:
37
Issue:
8
Pages:
857-867
Publication date:
2012-02-07
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EISSN:
1465-735X
ISSN:
0146-8693
Language:
English
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pubs:254262
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uuid:06140e95-aeb3-4e00-b8a0-8309f7a8cd91
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254262
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2016-01-21

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