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General Reports/Multiple Countries
           
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 		  
 
The intergenerational impact of the African orphans crisis: a cohort study from an HIV/AIDS
affected area.
 Beegle K, Weerdt JD, Dercon S.Int J Epidemiol. 2008 Sep 16.
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT  ARTICLE
 Public policies and the orphans of AIDS in Africa
Bhargava A, Bigombe B
 BMJ 2003; 326: 1387-1389
 Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Mass orphanhood in the era of HIV/AIDS.
Matshalaga NR, Powell G.
BMJ 2002 Jan 26;324(7331):185-6
 Commentary
 
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Mitigation of the economic impact of HIV/AIDS on women, vulnerable children and orphans
through asset protection
 L Foan, B Irwin
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Expanding the first line of defense: community-based institutional care for orphans
DE Aubourg
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Afica's orphaned generations
 M Connolly, R Monasch
(15IAC)
 Abstract

African network for children orphaned or at risk (ANCHOR)
 MR Ottenweller
(15IAC)
 Abstract
Sub-Saharan Africa
           
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 		  
 
Methods to Estimate the Number of Orphans as a Result of AIDS and Other Causes
in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Grassly NC, Timaeus IM.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005 Jul 1;39(3):365-375.
 Abstract

Dimensions of the emerging orphan crisis in sub-Saharan Africa.
Bicego G, Rutstein S, Johnson K.
Soc Sci Med 2003 Mar;56(6):1235-47
 Abstract

  
Botswana
           
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Orphan Care in Botswana's Working Households: Growing Responsibilities in the Absence
of Adequate Support.
 Miller CM, Gruskin S, Subramanian SV, et al
Am J Public Health. 2006 Jun 29;
 Abstract

Emerging health disparities in Botswana: Examining the situation of orphans during the AIDS
epidemic.
 Miller CM, Gruskin S, Subramanian SV, Heymann J.
Soc Sci Med. 2007 Apr 16;
 Abstract
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 		  
 

The social and economic impact of AIDS on orphans in Botswana
M L Daniel
(14IAC)
Abstract

  
Burkina Faso
           
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 		  
 
Legal assistance to widows and orphans in Bobo Dioulasso, Burkina Faso
S Sana, P Traore, C Ouedraogo, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
The orphans ' caring by AJPO
N Sawadogo, N Ouedraogo
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Five years of strengthening community responses for Orphans and Vulnerable Children
(OVC) in Burkina Faso: lessons learned by IPC/BF
PA Somé, B Millogo, D Bassonon, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract

Participatory enumeration of orphans and vulnerable children, a vital tool for mobilising and
strengthening community support for orphans and vulnerable children (OVC)!
H Van Renterghem, PA Somé, A Konaté, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Burundi
           
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 		  
  SWAA-Burundi experience in Violence and HIV/AIDS
J Niyonkuru, D Gakobwa
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Experience of orphan's aid in HIV prevention and assistance to AIDS
orphans in Burundi
MEN Nkunzimana, A Diridiri
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Burundi's experience in the reduction of the HIV/AIDS impact on orphans
G Rwamaheke, J Wakana, T Barihuta, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Cameroon
           
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 		  
 
Orphan care in the context of HIV/AIDS in Cameroon: The Chosen Children Program
 J Nkfusai. T Muffih,  E Nshom, et al
 (135 APHA)
 Abstract

Support for HIV/AIDS orphans and vulnerable children in cameroon
EGB Kampoer Pfouminzhouer
(15IAC)
Abstract
 

Experiences with community mobilisation of orphans and vulnerable children
in Yaoundé, Cameroon
DNS Mbanya, RM Penn, S Ngnie-Tagne
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Cote d'Ivoire
           
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 		  
 
Importance of backing of orphan capacities and vulnerable children (oev):
course of backing
AO Kouadio
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
DR Congo
           
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Knowledge of HIV, sexual behavior and correlates of risky sex among street children in Kinshasa,
Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kayembe PK, Mapatano MA, Fatuma AB, et al
 East Afr J Public Health. 2008 Dec;5(3):186-92
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT REPORT
D.R. Congo: Election Poses Dangers for Street Children
Human Rights Watch 
April 2006
 Paper
Ethiopia
           
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Children, AIDS and the politics of orphan care in Ethiopia: The extended family revisited.
 Abebe T, Aase A 
Soc Sci Med. 2007 Mar 20;
 Abstract
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 		  
  The importance of organizing support group for care givers of persons living with AIDS
Y M H Masresha Hailu
(14IAC)
Abstract		  
Kenya
           
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Association of Antiretroviral and Clinic Adherence With Orphan Status Among HIV-Infected
Children in Western Kenya.
 Vreeman RC, Wiehe SE, Ayaya SO, et al   
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2008 Sep 2.
Abstract
 
Changing patterns of orphan care due to the HIV epidemic in western
Kenya.
Nyambedha EO, Wandibba S, Aagaard-Hansen 
J.Soc Sci Med. 2003 Jul;57(2):301-11.
Abstract
 
Changing patterns of orphan care due to the HIV epidemic in western Kenya.
Nyambedha EO, Wandibba S, Aagaard-Hansen J.
Soc Sci Med 2003 Jul;57(2):301-311
 Abstract

Health and nutritional status of orphans <6 years old cared for by relatives in western Kenya.
Lindblade KA, Odhiambo F, Rosen DH, DeCock KM.
Trop Med Int Health 2003 Jan;8(1):67-72
 Abstract

Policy implications of the inadequate support systems for orphans in western Kenya.
Nyambedha EO, Wandibba S, Aagaard-Hansen J.
Health Policy 2001 Oct;58(1):83-96
 Abstract
 

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 

  
 
Orphan status and pediatric anti-retroviral therapy adherence in a resource-poor setting
 Wiehe SE, Vreeman RC, Musick BS, et al
 (4th IAS Conference)
 Abstract
 
The care of orphans and vulnerable children in Kenya: a cost effectiveness analysis
EA Owiti
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Too young to take over: - the hidden face of HIV/AIDS : orphans and vulnerable children from a Kenyan perspective
JO Kusimba, L W Matu, FO Oyugi
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
From HIV infection to orphan hood: A community centered approach for impact mitigation
H Omollo, G Olale
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Malawi
           
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
The effects of high HIV prevalence on orphanhood and living arrangements of children in Malawi,
Tanzania, and South Africa.
 Hosegood V, Floyd S, Marston M, et al
Popul Stud (Camb). 2007 Nov;61(3):327-36.
Abstract

Orphan care in Malawi: current practices.
Beard BJ. 
J Community Health Nurs. 2005 Summer;22(2):105-15.
 Abstract
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 		  
 
Sampling orphans and other vulnerable children (OVC) - Including children not
living in a household setting
A G Turner, C R Monasch, B Barrere
(15IAC)
Abstract

Cross fertilization of good practices and lessons learned amongst implementing partners
enhances Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) programs. Hope for African Children
Initiative (HACI) Malawi experience
B Yamba, T Chirwa, N Bamusi
(15IAC)
Abstract

Using Community Based Child Care centers (CBCC) to improve the well-being of orphans
and other vulnerable children (OVC) as well as their caregivers
S Namakhwa, B Yamba, A Chinguwo
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Mozambique
           
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 		  
  HIV/AIDS and community development: The case of Mozambique; Local community
development to improve the situation for orphans and vulnerable children affected by
HIV/AIDS
Á Sibambo, C Camal
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Every church, every orphan: Church-based family care for orphans
(J Nhanala
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Namibia
           
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  The association of single and double orphanhood with symptoms of depression among children
and adolescents in Namibia.
 Ruiz-Casares M, Thombs BD, Rousseau C. 
Eur Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2009 Feb 6.
Abstract
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 		  
A national model of integrated psychosocial support for orphans and vulnerable children
LY Steinitz, P Pope, N Nandi-Ndaitwah
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
A Grassroots Methodology for Monitoring and Evaluating Orphan and Vulnerable
Children Programs
P Pope
(15IAC)
Abstract
Nigeria
           
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Comparison of socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of orphans and non-orphans among
HIV-positive children in Ibadan, Nigeria.
 Oladokun R, Brown B, et al  
Int J Infect Dis. 2008 Dec 4.
Abstract
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 		  
 
Mitigating the impact of HIV/AIDS on orphans and vulnerable children(OVC) through
skill acquisition in Abuja.
 GO Etim, A A Ahmed, C Ebegbare
 (15IAC)
Abstract
 
Gede foundation initiative of care for children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in Nigeria
CK Ebegbare, BO Olley, GO Etim, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Promoting street kids participation in HIV/AIDS prevention in sub-sahara Africa
SE Adaramola, A Ebenezer, P A Omotunde, T O Oyekanmi
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Psychosocial characteristics of AIDS orphans and vulnerable children in Sagamu, Ogun State,
Nigeria
OM Ohnishi, AB Anoemuah, J T Jagah, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Challenges in orphans and vulnerable children programming in Nigeria: a policy perspective.
OE I Ibe
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Rwanda
           
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 		  
  Examining the impact of orphanhood on school-leaving among children aged 6-19 in Rwanda,
Zambia, and Cambodia
JJ Valadez, D Kaweesa, P J Mukaire
(15IAC)
Abstract
South Africa
           
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Targeting AIDS orphans and child-headed households? A perspective from national surveys in
South Africa, 1995-2005.
 Richter LM, Desmond C 
AIDS Care. 2008 Jun 18:1-10.
Abstract
 
The effects of high HIV prevalence on orphanhood and living arrangements of children in Malawi,
Tanzania, and South Africa.
 Hosegood V, Floyd S, Marston M, et al
Popul Stud (Camb). 2007 Nov;61(3):327-36.
Abstract
 
Oral health needs of HIV/AIDS orphans in Gauteng, South Africa.
 Blignaut E.
AIDS Care. 2007 Apr;19(4):532-8.
 Abstract
 
Risk and protective factors for psychological well-being of children orphaned by AIDS in
Cape Town: a qualitative study of children and caregivers' perspectives.
Cluver L, Gardner F.
AIDS Care. 2007 Mar;19(3):318-25.
 Abstract

The psychological well-being of children orphaned by AIDS in Cape Town, South Africa
Cluver L, Gardner F. 
Ann Gen Psychiatry. 2006 Jul 19;5(1):8
Abstract
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 		  
 
Community care for orphaned children: what is required?
 LA Mudekunye, F Napier
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Interfaith collaboration for care of orphans and vulnerable children Example: Mavela Crèche
in Ndwedwe, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
F Meidany, P Meskin, Z Buthelezi
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Emerging challenges facing OVC programmes in the face of HIV/AIDS epidemic in South
Africa
R Moonila
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Longitudinal study of orphan welfare in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
 T Quinlan, J Simon, M Cakwe
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Formal versus Informal Care of Orphans in South Africa: A Cost Analysis
J Gow, C Desmond
 (14IAC)
Abstract
 
Sudan
           
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 		  
  The "lost boys of Sudan": functional and behavioral health of unaccompanied refugee
minors re-settled in the United States.
Geltman PL, Grant-Knight W, Mehta SD, et al 
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2005 Jun;159(6):585-91
 Abstract		  
Tanzania
           
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 		  
 
Risk and protective factors for HIV among orphans and non-orphans in Tanzania.
 Mmari K, Michaelis A, Kiro K. 
Cult Health Sex. 2009 Jun 3
 Abstract

The effects of high HIV prevalence on orphanhood and living arrangements of children in Malawi,
Tanzania, and South Africa.
 Hosegood V, Floyd S, Marston M, et al
Popul Stud (Camb). 2007 Nov;61(3):327-36.
Abstract

Psychological well-being of orphans in Dar El Salaam, Tanzania.
Makame V, Ani C, Grantham-McGregor S.
Acta Paediatr 2002;91(4):459-65
 Abstract
 

  
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Poster
 		  
 
Orphans and vulnerable children in big cities: Special challenges for an intervention
program in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
N Kabondo, M Nzima, L Msava
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Togo
           
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 		  
  Integrated care taking of orphans and vulnerable children to HIV/AIDS(OVC)
AKU Kodjo
Á Sibambo, C Camal
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Socio economic support to women and HIV/AIDS orphans in Togo
KD Agbemvi
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Uganda
           
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
The incidence and prevalence of orphanhood associated with parental HIV infection:
a population-based study in Rakai, Uganda.
Makumbi FE, Gray RH, Serwadda D, et al
AIDS. 2005 Oct 14;19(15):1669-1676.
 Abstract
 
"When the obvious brother is not there": Political and cultural contexts of the orphan challenge
in northern Uganda.
Oleke C, Blystad A, Rekdal OB.et al
Soc Sci Med. 2005 Jun 24;
 Abstract

Psychological distress among AIDS orphans in rural Uganda.
Atwine B, Cantor-Graae E, Bajunirwe F. 
Soc Sci Med. 2005 Aug;61(3):555-64.
Abstract

Assessing the health status of young AIDS and other orphans in Kampala, Uganda.
Sarker M, Neckermann C, Muller O.
Trop Med Int H
ealth. 2005 Mar;10(3):210-5.
 Abstract
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 		  
 
Assessing orphans and vulnerable children programs in 18 districts of Uganda: a
december 2003 status report
JJ Valadez, D Kaweesa, P J Mukaire
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Support for orphans and vulnerable children: learning from experience in Rakai, Uganda
SN Witter, G Calder, T Ahimbisibwe, D Webb
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Caring for the future today! The situation of orphans especially in difficult circumstances
 P Masembe
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
The Impact of Community based HIV/AIDS counselors in HIV/AIDS Prevention programs by
Dr. Richard Oketch
R Oketch
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
The making of a National policy and strategic programme plan of interventions for orphans and other
vulnerable children in Uganda
AM Wakhweya, J Mpagi, J Kaboggoza-Ssembatya, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Zambia
           
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Supporting orphans and vulnerable children affected by AIDS: using community-generated definitions to explore
patterns of children's vulnerability in Zambia
 Schenk K, Ndhlovu L, Tembo S, et al  
AIDS Care. 2008 Sep;20(8):894-903.
Abstract
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 		  
 
Business sector involvement with AIDS orphans and vulnerable children
B Hofner, T Neilson
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Scaling up of care and support to Orphans and Vulnerable children (OVCs) integrated into
community development and local church ministry
FR Liyena
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
A multisectoral approach to increasing care and support for orphans and other vulnerable children
M Simasiku
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Social and economic aspects for AIDS orphans and vulnerable children
T Phiri
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Examining the impact of orphanhood on school-leaving among children aged 6-19 in Rwanda,
Zambia, and Cambodia
NJ Murray, M Chatterji, L Dougherty
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Research on whether street children can be reconciled back to society
JN Lungu
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Zimbabwe
           
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 		  
 
An enumeration of orphans and analysis of the problems and wishes of orphans: the case of Kariba,
Zimbabwe.
Mangoma J, Chimbari M, Dhlomo E.
SAHARA J. 2008 Sep;5(3):120-8.
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Barriers and incentives to orphan care in a time of AIDS and economic crisis: a cross-sectional
survey of caregivers in rural Zimbabwe.
Howard BH, Phillips CV, Matinhure N, et al 
BMC Public Health. 2006 Feb 9;6(1):27
 Paper

Rising incidence and prevalence of orphanhood in Manicaland, Zimbabwe, 1998 to 2003.
Watts H, Lopman B, Nyamukapa C, Gregson S. et al
AIDS. 2005 Apr 29;19(7):717-25
 Abstract

Extended family's and women's roles in safeguarding orphans' education in AIDS-afflicted
 rural Zimbabwe.
Nyamukapa C, Gregson S. et al
Soc Sci Med. 2005 May;60(10):2155-67.
Abstract
 
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 		  
 
Orphans and the need for food security: the school nutrition assistance program in Zimbabwe
D Sanyatewe, C Makufa, V James
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Care And Support For Orphans And Vulnerable Children in Zimbabwe: Removing the guess work
to accurately measure Quality, impact and cost effectiveness
K Jemison, L Tinarwo
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Last option: residential orphan care in Zimbabwe
 G Powell, T Chinake, D Mudzinge, et al
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
Mobilising men to care for the terminally ill and orphans in rural Zimbabwe
J Mucheri
(15IAC)
Abstract
 
The problems of Orphans and vulnerable children who are living in Chisina Ward 1
M Moyo
(15IAC)
Abstract
 

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