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Behavioural disorders in 6-11-year-old, HIV-infected Indian children

Gurprit Grover1, Tripti Pensi, Tanushree Banerjee

  • 1Department of Statistics, University of Delhi, New Delhi, India.

Annals of Tropical Paediatrics
|August 25, 2007
PubMed

Insights

HIV-infected children experience significantly more behavior problems and distress compared to their peers. Understanding psychosocial factors is crucial for managing these issues in children living with HIV.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Child Psychiatry

Background:

  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in children has shifted from an acute illness to a chronic condition, impacting psychosocial development.
  • HIV-affected children and their families require specialized support systems to address developmental needs.
  • Behavioral problems are a significant concern for children living with HIV.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate behavioral patterns in HIV-infected children aged 6-11 years.
  • To identify factors contributing to psychiatric disorders in HIV-infected children.
  • To compare behavioral patterns between HIV-infected and uninfected children.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, random-sampling study involving 140 HIV-infected children and 301 matched controls.
  • Socio-demographic characteristics and HIV status were analyzed for their influence on behavior.
  • The Child Behaviour Check List (CBCL) was utilized to assess behavior patterns.

Main Results:

  • HIV-infected children exhibited higher levels of subjective distress compared to controls.
  • Primary caregivers reported behavior problems in 80.7% of HIV-infected children versus 18.3% of controls.
  • Psychiatric behavior was identified as a significant risk factor associated with HIV infection (p<0.0001).

Conclusions:

  • Behavioral analysis by psycho-medical teams can elucidate the role of psychosocial and demographic factors.
  • These factors can exacerbate behavior problems in children with HIV.
  • Targeted interventions addressing psychosocial aspects are essential for supporting HIV-infected children.
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