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A comparative assessment of generalized anxiety, conduct and peer relationship problems among AIDS and other orphaned

Prem Kumar Sg1, Anil Kumar G2, Ramgopal Sp2

  • 1Public Health Foundation of India, Plot 47, Sector 44, Gurgaon, 122 002, India. kumarsg.prem@gmail.com.

BMC Psychiatry
|September 23, 2016
PubMed

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Children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in India experience significantly higher rates of generalized anxiety and behavioral issues compared to other orphans. These findings underscore the urgent need for targeted mental health interventions for vulnerable children.

Area of Science:

  • Child Psychology
  • Mental Health Research
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Limited data exists on the mental health of orphaned children in India.
  • This study compares mental health outcomes in children orphaned by HIV/AIDS versus other causes in Hyderabad.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare generalized anxiety, conduct, and peer relationship problems among children orphaned by HIV/AIDS (COA) and other reasons (COO).
  • To identify associated risk factors for these mental health issues in orphaned children.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 400 orphaned children aged 12-16 years in Hyderabad.
  • Standardized scales assessed generalized anxiety, conduct, and peer relationship problems.
  • Multiple classification analysis (MCA) examined risk factors, including co-existing depression.

Main Results:

  • Children orphaned by AIDS (COA) showed significantly higher prevalence of generalized anxiety (74.4%), conduct problems (33.2%), and peer relationship problems (27.6%) compared to COO.
  • Higher depression scores significantly impacted all three problem areas.
  • Being a child orphaned by AIDS and female gender were significant risk factors for generalized anxiety.

Conclusions:

  • AIDS orphans face a disproportionately high burden of mental health challenges, including anxiety and behavioral issues.
  • The findings highlight an urgent need for improved mental health support systems for orphaned children in India.
Abstract

Keywords:
AIDSChildrenConduct problemGeneralized anxietyHIVIndiaMental healthOrphansPeer relationship problem

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