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orphanThe National Child Protection System and Alternative Child Care in Jordan
This report on the National Child Protection System and Alternative Child Care in Jordan was commissioned by SOS Children’s Villages International, Regional Office…
Caring for the orphan in the Philippines:A Policy-Capacity review
Using synthesis and an integrative approach, the article analyzes laws, policies, and institutions that protect the rights and promote the welfare of orphaned children…
Orphans of the AIDS epidemic? The extent, nature and circumstances of child-headed households in South Africa
There is widespread concern that the number of children living in “child-headed households” is rapidly increasing as a result of AIDS-related adult mortality in…
Orphans in orphanages of Kashmir “and their Psychological problems
The number of orphans is increasing day by day in India in general and in Jammu and Kashmir in particular. Besides, the trend of institutionalizing them is spreading…
Factors affecting the psychosocial well-being of orphan and separated children in five low- and middle-income countries: Which is more important, quality of care or care setting?
As millions of children continue to live without parental care in under-resourced societies in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), it is important for policymakers…
A Comparative Study of Wellbeing of Orphan and Non-Orphan Children
The family is the basic social institution in the society. It functions as the basic unit which produces future generations and provides love and affection to the…
Early malnutrition and “late” adoption: a study of their effects on the development of Korean orphans adopted into American families
The purpose of this study is to look at the effects of early malnutrition and “late” adoption on physical and mental development. A cohort of 240 female Korean…
Psychological distress among orphaned youth and youth reporting sexual exploitation in Kampala, Uganda
Psychological distress is a priority health issue in low- and middle-income countries; however, it is inadequately addressed among vulnerable youth living in extremely…
SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS OF ORPHANS IN ORPHANAGES: A CASE STUDY OF AL-ISLAH CENTER IN DISTRICT MARDAN
The study intends to reflect the ideal and actual situation of Al-Islah Centre considering Government policy for orphanages. Recreational, educational and food…
Child prosociality within HIV-affected contexts: the impact of carer ill-health and orphan status
Considerable attention has been provided to the potential adverse outcomes for youth in the context of HIV and AIDS. Using data from a large community-based study…
Oral and Dental Health Status in Orphan Children of Lucknow
Background: Orphans lack parental support and receive little oral health care. Therefore there is a propensity to develop a variety of oral lesions. Sometimes these…
Education for All: Myth or Reality for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children in Zimbabwe?
The freedom of Zimbabwe from colonial rule in 1980 brought with it the vision of Education for All by the year 2000. A number of initiatives were implemented in…
Experiences of orphan care in Amach, Uganda: assessing policy implications
Uganda is estimated to have around two million orphans constituting approximately 19% of all the children in the country. This paper presents findings from a study…
AIDS orphan tourism: A threat to young children in residential care
The dominant global perception that sub-Saharan Africa is experiencing an “AIDS orphan crisis”, coupled with growing trends in international voluntourism, has fostered…
The coming crime wave? Aids, orphans and crime in South Africa : legal issues
Crime levels in South Africa are likely to increase over the next two decades because of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The epidemic will result in an unprecedented increase…
Nutritional Status of Resident Female Orphans of Selected Orphanages of Dhaka City
Background: Malnutrition specially under nutrition has been recognized as the major cause of morbidity and mortality among children. The orphan children are the…
Assessing the health status of young AIDS and other orphans in Kampala, Uganda
The huge number of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) orphans is an important feature of the epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa.…
Assessing the Nutritional Status of Orphaned and Non- Orphaned Children Aged 6-59 Months in Kakamega County, Kenya.
Child malnutrition is globally the highest risk factor for illness and death. It contributes to more than half of deaths in children worldwide. Children who lose…
Morbidity profile of orphan children in Southern India
Background: Orphan children globally and in India are increasing. Magnitude of their health problems is unknown. The present study was carried out to assess the…
Prevalence of Behavioral and Emotional Disorders among the Orphans and Factors Associated with these Disorders
Background: Orphans are the special group of children who are generally deprived and prone to develop psychiatric disorders even reared in well run institution.…
Caring for the orphan in the Philippines: A Policy-Capacity review
Using synthesis and an integrative approach, the article analyzes laws, policies, and institutions that protect the rights and promote the welfare of orphaned children…