Assessment of the Impact of Early Parental Loss on The Psychological, Social and Behavioral Problems of Institutionalized Hiv Orphaned
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2000-06
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Addis Ababa University
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This study examined the psychological, social and behavioral
developmental problems of institutionalized HIV orphans. A total of 63
participants were selected using purposive sampling method from SOS
Children's village in Bahirdar, Orphans in age of 14-18, had lost one or
two of the parents to HIV disease. Three questionnaires were
independently administered to orphans, and based on the responses to
the questionnaires; data were analyzed by using independent sampled t -
test, rating scales, ANOVA, and Studentized Range statistic: q (Tukey)
methods. The findings showed sex, age of admission, and duration of stay
were found to be directly related to the psychological, social and
behavioral development of orphans. Findings also showed double orphans
were more affected and paternal orphans were the least affected from the
loss of parents'. In accordance with the findings and conclusions,
recommendations were forwarded.
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behavioral developmental, problems institutionalized HIV orphans