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Orphan Status, HIV Risk Behavior, and Mental Health Among Adolescents in Rural Kenya

Eve S. Puffer, Anya S. Drabkin, Allison Stashko, Sherryl Broverman, Rose A. Ogwang‐Odhiambo, Kathleen J. Sikkema

Journal of Pediatric Psychology · 2012 · 65 citations · 28 references

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Abstract

Orphans are at higher risk for psychosocial problems. These problems may affect orphans' self-efficacy for safer sex practices more than nonorphans. Decreased HIV risk could be one benefit of psychosocial interventions for orphans.

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