Intergenerational Interventions for People Living with HIV and Their Families: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: A variety of interventions have been tested targeting people living with HIV (PLH) and their relationships with their children. The purpose of this study was to synthesize evidence on the goals, types, scope, and outcomes of such intergenerational interventions for PLH. Randomized trials targeting PLH alone or together with their children, published in English, with an intergenerational intervention component were included in this review. Thirteen studies met eligibility criteria. The types and goals of interventions varied greatly but often involved educational sessions with groups of PLH, skill-building sessions, or parental disclosure of HIV status among mothers living with HIV; six studies targeted problem behaviors, resilience, and self-esteem among their children. Two studies address

SUBMITTER: Han HR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6339849 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature