The psychological effects of parental human immunodeficiency virus infection on uninfected children

Article Abstract:

Having an HIV-positive mother may have adverse psychological effects on the child. Researchers compared 26 children ranging from age 6 to 16 who had HIV-infected mothers with 26 children matched for age, sex, race, and maternal marital and employment status. Children of HIV-infected mothers tended to be more withdrawn, to have more problems with attention, and to be depressed. Children of symptomatic mothers tended to be more anxious than children of mothers not experiencing symptoms. Because these children are not misbehaving, their problems may be overlooked by teachers, other professionals, and the children's families.

Social aspects, HIV infection, HIV infections

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The role of the primary pediatrician when a child dies

Article Abstract:

Pediatricians can provide support and comfort to families following the death of a child. The other children in families in which a child has died may require an opportunity to express grief, ask questions, and even express concerns about their own health and mortality. Children need age-appropriate explanations of death, but sleep metaphors can lead children to fear going to bed. Siblings of children who have died may request a medical examination to ensure they are healthy. Primary care physicians should accomodate these requests, as they reassure children and parents.

Health aspects, Editorial, Pediatrics, Child death, Grief counseling

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