HIV Affected and Vulnerable Youth: Prevention Issues and Approaches

HIV Affected and Vulnerable Youth: Prevention Issues and Approaches

Haworth Press, 10 Alice St., Binghamton, NY 13904-1580. 147p., bibliog., index. (Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Education for Adolescents and Children, v. 3, nos. 1/2, 1999). ISBN 0-7890-0792-4, 0-7890-0825-4pbk. $39.95, $19.95pbk.
edited by Susan Taylor-Brown, Alejandro Garcia. 1999.

There has not been enough attention given to the impact of HIV on children and adolescents, yet they are now the most vulnerable. In addition they face ever increasing problems when members of the family are HIV infected, especially the mother or father or both. "Living in a family in which a family member is HIV-infected has profound psychological effects on the child or adolescent." These children many times have no one to turn to talk about HIV infection and its consequences. Rarely does the mother or father discuss the facts with their children. We have to recognize that these children will grow up and be part of the adult society. They need to be healthy and productive and have an understanding about HIV/AIDS.

The nine papers in this well written book cover: "My Brother," "The Courage of a Woman," "When I Think of AIDS," "Longitudinal Study of Psychological Distress Symptoms in HIV-Infected, School-Aged Children," "A Troubled Present, an Uncertain Future: Well Adolescents in Families with AIDS," "The Impact of Targeted Prevention Programs for Adolescents at High Risk for HIV Transmission," "Minors' Rights and HIV: Prevention, Testing and Treatment," "In the Best Interest of the Child: Maintaining Family Integrity Among HIV-Positive Mothers, Children, and Adolescents," and "Mothers with AIDS: Coping, Support, and Ability to Plan for Their Children." A recommended book for all academic and large public libraries.

Keywords: Services for Patients; Adolescence; Prevention; Children
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