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AIDS in Children: A Family Concern

Family RelationsPublished 1 April 1988
Charlene A. Urwin
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TL;DR

Five categories of AIDS family concerns are proposed: emotional and physical, social, financial, religious or spiritual, and adjustment, and suggestions are offered to help family-focused professionals working in a variety of settings meet these family concerns.

Abstract

This article assesses AIDS from a family perspective. The problem of AIDS in children and the particular needs of their families are discussed. Five categories of AIDS family concerns are proposed: emotional and physical, social, financial, religious or spiritual, and adjustment. Suggestions are offered to help family-focused professionals working in a variety of settings meet these family concerns.

Keywords

Social SciencesMedicineHealth Professions