I Would Do HIV Adoption 100 Times Over Again”

An Exploratory Study on Families With Internationally Adopted Children With PHIV

Dados Bibliográficos

ID12460107
AutoresEliza Gibson (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Cynthia D Fair (0000-0002-5848-1359, Elon University, autor correspondente)
Ano2015
Volume19
Fascículo1
Páginas26-43
Data de publicação2015-04-02
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessNão
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoAdoption Quarterly (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 1092-6755 • E-ISSN: 1544-452X
EditoraTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10926755.2015.1026013
OpenAlexW2083787596
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas8
Referências citadas35

Internationally adopted children with perinatally acquired HIV (PHIV) are an emerging population in the United States. One key informant and nine mothers of internationally adopted children with PHIV were interviewed about the adoption process, HIV disclosure, and family needs. Qualitative analyses of transcribed interviews revealed that faith played a pivotal role in pursuing “HIV adoption.” Many participants expressed initial fear about adopting a child with PHIV, but gained confidence through education on transmission risks and the improved lifespan of children with PHIV. Participants reported few HIV-related challenges. Many actively promoted the international adoption of children with PHIV and used disclosure as a tool for education

Developmental psychology · Environmental health · Exploratory research · Faith · Family medicine · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV · Population · Sociology · Child Welfare and Adoption · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects · Psychology