Elderly grandparents as caregivers of children affected or infected by HIV and AIDS in Namibia
Kalomo, Eveline N. Taukeni, Simon George
Kalomo, Eveline N.
Taukeni, Simon George
Citations
Altmetric:
Other Names
Location
Time Period
Advisors
Original Date
Digitization Date
Issue Date
2022-01-01
Type
Book chapter
Genre
Keywords
HIV,AIDS,Namibia,Orphans and vulnerable children,Kinship care,Elderly caregivers
Subjects (LCSH)
Citation
Kalomo, E. N., & Taukeni, S. G. (2022). Elderly Grandparents as Caregivers of Children Affected or Infected by HIV and AIDS in Namibia. In I. Management Association (Ed.), Research Anthology on Supporting Healthy Aging in a Digital Society (pp. 1388-1399). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-5295-0.ch078
Abstract
Kinship care is one of the most prevalent forms of placement that is used for children affected and/or infected by HIV and AIDS in Namibia. However, the literature lacks a systematic theory-informed understanding with respect to what is currently known about caregivers generally and specifically, elderly caregivers of orphans, and vulnerable children (OVC) in sub-Saharan Africa. This foundational chapter attempts to provide readers with content to assist in their understanding of the characteristics, role, and experiences of kinship elderly caregivers of children affected and/or infected by HIV and AIDS. In addition, the chapter highlights what is known about children living with HIV in Namibia. Finally, the chapter offers suggestions for policy and practice.
Table of Contents
Description
Click on the DOI to access this article (may not be free).
Publisher
IGI Global
Journal
Book Title
Series
Research Anthology on Supporting Healthy Aging in a Digital Society
2022
2022