Caregiver burden among three-generation immigrant families in Israel

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The three-generational families who migrated from the Commonwealth of Independent States to Israel in 1989 are confronted with several problems. According to a survey, the immigrants suffer from insomnia, lethargy and various other psychological and physiological problems besides the financial strain. The dual responsibility of providing for their children and older relatives in a joint family system makes the process of adapting to a new environment even more difficult for the immigrants.

Israel, Immigrants, Emigration and immigration, Joint family

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The role of the Church in the fight against HIV/AIDS infection in Zambia

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Zimbabwe is concerned about the country's high number of HIV/AIDS incidences especially among adolescents aged between 15 and 19 years. The Church plays an important role in supplementing the efforts of the government by caring for the victims and the population of orphans. It has also initiated preventive programs for the young and old generation and those seeking emotional support are promised secrecy.

Zimbabwe, Youth, Care and treatment, Prevention, Teenagers

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AIDS-related knowledge, attitudes and behavior among urban youths in Zambia: results from a pilot study

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This article discusses the results of a study conducted in Zambia in which 89 youths were asked about their attitudes toward AIDS and sex. The authors maintain the results demonstrated that the youths are knowledgeable about AIDS and are concerned with prevention, however, the main behavior that puts them at risk is sexual intercourse.

Zambia, Sexual behavior, Social aspects, Sexual intercourse

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