Milken Institute School of Public Health Poster Presentations (Marvin Center & Video)
Document Type
Poster
Status
Graduate Student - Masters
Abstract Category
Global Health
Keywords
HIV, adoption, SRH, sexuality, adolescence
Publication Date
Spring 2019
Abstract
As the number of internationally adopted children with HIV has increased since 2010 in the U.S., more children may have additional educational needs, particularly related to sexuality, as they mature. After conducting 48 hour-long, semi-structured interviews with parents and providers, the qualitative analysis shows that many parents' adoption decisions are driven by faith, which can influence the child's ability to gain vital sexual education given their HIV status. Parents of internationally adopted children with HIV could benefit from the support of healthcare providers to better understand the importance of sexual and reproductive health during adolescence.
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"As parents, how on earth are we going to handle this issue": Provider and parent views on sexuality-related challenges during adolescence among international HIV-infected adoptees in the U.S.
As the number of internationally adopted children with HIV has increased since 2010 in the U.S., more children may have additional educational needs, particularly related to sexuality, as they mature. After conducting 48 hour-long, semi-structured interviews with parents and providers, the qualitative analysis shows that many parents' adoption decisions are driven by faith, which can influence the child's ability to gain vital sexual education given their HIV status. Parents of internationally adopted children with HIV could benefit from the support of healthcare providers to better understand the importance of sexual and reproductive health during adolescence.
Comments
Presented at Research Days 2019.