title: Pediatric and family HIV. Psychosocial concerns across the continuum of disease.
abstract: In this article, the authors examine the spectrum of HIV disease as it affects parents and their children from the initial diagnosis through the progression of the disease. The psychosocial factors affecting access to health care, family relationships, and issues of loss are focused on. Practitioner guidelines for assisting families to deal with the psychosocial challenges presented by HIV infection are provided.
authors.affiliation: National Pediatric and Family HIV Resource Center, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey, USA.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Wesley
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Haiken
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D003266:Continuity of Patient Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology*; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D006117:Grief; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D014342:Truth Disclosure