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Taylor & Francis (Routledge), AIDS Care, 8(22), p. 988-996

DOI: 10.1080/09540121003615061

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Causes and consequences of psychological distress among orphans in eastern Zimbabwe

Journal article published in 2010 by C. A. Nyamukapa, Simon Gregson ORCID, Manford Wambe, Paradzai Mushore, Ben Lopman, Zivai Mupambireyi, Kundai Nhongo, M. C. H. Jukes
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Abstract

Substantial resources are invested in psychological support for children orphaned or otherwise made vulnerable in the context of HIV/AIDS (OVC). However, there is still only limited scientific evidence for greater psychological distress amongst orphans and even less evidence for the effectiveness of current support strategies. Furthermore, programmes that address established mechanisms through which orphanhood can lead to greater psychological distress should be more effective. We use quantitative and qualitative data from Eastern Zimbabwe to measure the effects of orphanhood on psychological distress and to test mechanisms for greater distress amongst orphans suggested in a recently published theoretical framework.