The Neurodevelopment and Mental Health of Children Affected by HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa

Download or read book The Neurodevelopment and Mental Health of Children Affected by HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa written by Sumona Chaudhury and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantitative data from a randomized controlled trial (RCT) were analyzed to demonstrate significant reductions in alcohol-use and intimate partner violence within HIV-affected families receiving the intervention, when compared to control families. Quantitative and qualitative data from the RCT, were integrated using a mixed-method approach, and support the potential of family-based interventions to reduce adverse caregiver behaviors as a major mechanism for improving child well-being, for families affected by HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa.