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Effects of Perinatal HIV Infection and Early Institutional Rearing on Physical and Cognitive Development of Children in Ukraine

Authors :
Dobrova-Krol, Natasha A.
van IJzendoorn, Marinus H.
Bakermans-Kranenburg, Marian J.
Juffer, Femmie
Source :
Child Development. Jan-Feb 2010 81(1):237-251.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

To study the effects of perinatal HIV-1 infection and early institutional rearing on the physical and cognitive development of children, 64 Ukrainian uninfected and HIV-infected institutionalized and family-reared children were examined (mean age = 50.9 months). Both HIV infection and institutional care were related to delays in physical and cognitive development, with a larger effect of the rearing environment. Family care, even of compromised quality, was found to be more favorable for children's physical and cognitive development than institutional care. The impact of the quality of child care on physical and cognitive development is discussed in light of future interventions. (Contains 4 tables and 2 figures.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0009-3920
Volume :
81
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Child Development
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ872532
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8624.2009.01392.x