Document 0615
 DOCN  M9490615
 TI    Disclosure of diagnosis to children with human immunodeficiency virus or
       acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
 DT    9411
 AU    Lipson M; Department of Pediatrics, Harlem Hospital, New York, New York;
       10037.
 SO    J Dev Behav Pediatr. 1994 Jun;15(3):S61-5. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/94342487
 AB    This paper reviews research and clinical literature relevant to the
       question of disclosure of diagnosis to children with human
       immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
       (AIDS). The model of pediatric oncology, in which much research already
       exists, is evaluated for its applicability to HIV and AIDS. Although
       children seem to benefit from early disclosure of diagnosis of
       life-threatening illnesses, special cultural and social conditions
       complicate the question with regard to HIV and AIDS. These conditions
       include the parent-to-child transmission of HIV and the unique social
       stigma of having HIV because of its association with homosexuality, drug
       use, and sexual conduct. The paper presents existing treatment
       approaches and suggests avenues for further research.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PSYCHOLOGY  Adaptation,
       Psychological  Adult  Child  Cultural Characteristics  Female  Human
       HIV Infections/*PSYCHOLOGY  Male  Models, Psychological
       Neoplasms/PSYCHOLOGY  Parent-Child Relations  Professional-Patient
       Relations  Shame  Social Support  *Truth Disclosure  JOURNAL ARTICLE
       REVIEW  REVIEW LITERATURE

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