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Abstract
The problem of orphans is serious in sub-Saharan Africa and has been increasing with the deaths of both parents from AIDS. A study of six districts of Uganda conducted in 1992 investigated the problem. Almost all the orphans are cared for by their extended family members who made the decisions to do so. It is recommended that more assistance be given to the family to enhance its capacity to cope with increased orphans expected in the future.Entities:
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Africa; Africa South Of The Sahara; Age Factors; Child; Demographic Factors; Developing Countries; Diseases; Eastern Africa; English Speaking Africa; Excess Mortality; Extended Family; Family And Household; Family Characteristics; Hiv Infections; Mortality; Orphans; Population; Population Characteristics; Population Dynamics; Research Report; Uganda; Viral Diseases; Youth
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Year: 1997 PMID： 10169647
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Health Transit Rev ISSN： 1036-4005