Document 1116
 DOCN  M9591116
 TI    Family experiences when a child is HIV-positive: reports of natural and
       foster parents.
 DT    9509
 AU    Cohen FL; Nehring WM; Malm KC; Harris DM
 SO    Pediatr Nurs. 1995 May-Jun;21(3):248-54. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       MED/95312330
 AB    The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine issues reported by
       natural and foster parents when caring for a child 3 years of age or
       younger with vertically transmitted HIV-disease. Issues common to both
       groups, and specific to the natural and foster parents were explored.
       The issues discussed by the natural mothers included guilt, their
       relationship with their infected child, and the effects of their HIV
       infection on their family. Issues discussed by foster mothers included
       their decision to foster a HIV-positive child, characteristics of their
       HIV- positive foster children, fears of transmission, and the effect of
       the HIV-positive foster child(ren) on their natural family. Issues
       common to both sets of mothers include disclosure, support, preparation
       for the HIV-positive child's death, and life in general. The experiences
       of these families are important to describe in order for pediatric
       nurses to give accurate, sensitive, and culturally appropriate care.
 DE    Adolescence  Adult  Caregivers/*PSYCHOLOGY  Child  Child, Preschool
       Female  Foster Home Care/*PSYCHOLOGY  Human  HIV Seropositivity/*NURSING
       Infant  Male  Middle Age  Nursing Methodology Research
       Parents/*PSYCHOLOGY  Pediatric Nursing  Support, Non-U.S. Gov't  JOURNAL
       ARTICLE

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