title: Orphans and at-risk children in Haiti: vulnerabilities and human rights issues postearthquake.
abstract: The vulnerability of children in Haiti has increased dramatically since the earthquake in January 2010. Prior to the earthquake, the prevalence of orphans and at-risk children was high but since the earthquake, more than 1 million people-with more than 380,000 children remaining displaced and living in over 1200 displacement sites. These existing conditions leave orphans and at-risk children vulnerable to exploitation, abuse, and increased risk of HIV/AIDS. This article will focus on the complex issues affecting orphans and at-risk children and the intersection with HIV/AIDS and human rights. Specific recommendations by United Nations Children's Fund are discussed. Nursing in Haiti must address the policy-related and population-specific approaches for the care of children living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
authors.affiliation: Sigma Theta Tau International, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. pnicholas@partners.org
authors.forename: Patrice K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Nicholas
authors.forename: Erin K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: George
authors.forename: Nadia
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Raymond
authors.forename: Annie
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lewis-OʼConnor
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Victoria
authors.forename: Sergeline
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lucien
authors.forename: Angelleen
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Peters-Lewis
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Hickey
authors.forename: Inge B
authors.initials: IB
authors.lastname: Corless
authors.forename: Lynda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Tyer-Viola
authors.forename: Sheila M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Barry
authors.forename: Naomie
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Marcelin
authors.forename: Roodeline
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Valcourt
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000451:nursing; D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000941:ethics*; D054540:Child, Orphaned; D004190:Disasters; D055866:Earthquakes; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000451:nursing*; D006205:Haiti / Q000453:epidemiology; D006291:Health Policy; D006806:Human Rights; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D035862:Vulnerable Populations