| Autor: |
Bachman DeSilva, Mary, Skalicky, Anne, Beard, Jennifer, Cakwe, Mandisa, Zhuwau, Tom, Simon, Jonathon |
| Zdroj: |
International Journal of Mental Health Promotion; June 2012, Vol. 14 Issue: 3 p162-182, 21p |
| Abstrakt: |
To assess differences in psychosocial well-being between recent orphans and non-orphans, we followed a cohort of 157 school-going orphans and 480 non-orphans ages 9–15 in a context of high HIV/AIDS mortality in South Africa from 2004 to 2007. Several findings were contrary to the published evidence to date, as we found no difference between orphans and non-orphans in anxiety/depression symptoms, oppositional behavior, self-esteem, or resilience. Female gender, self-reported poor health, and food insecurity were the most important predictors of children's psychosocial well-being. Notably, girls had greater odds of reporting anxiety/depression symptoms than boys, and scored lower on self-esteem and resilience scales. Food insecurity predicted greater anxiety/depression symptoms and lower resilience. Perceived social support was a protective factor, as it was associated with lower odds of anxiety/depression symptoms, lower oppositional scores, and greater self-esteem and resilience. Our findings suggest a need to identify and strengthen psychosocial supports for girls, and for all children in contexts of AIDS-affected and economic adversity. |
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