Effect of AIDS on children: the problem of orphans in Uganda.
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.
Ntozi
J P
JP
Department of Population Studies, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000401:mortality; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D016241:Child of Impaired Parents; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005544:Forecasting; D005581:Foster Home Care / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016017:Odds Ratio; D012940:Social Problems; D014454:Uganda / Q000453:epidemiology