The effects of high HIV prevalence on orphanhood and living arrangements of children in Malawi, Tanzania, and South Africa

Using longitudinal data from three demographic surveillance systems (DSS) and a retrospective cohort study, we estimate levels and trends in the prevalence and incidence of orphanhood in South Africa, Tanzania, and Malawi in the period 1988-2004. The prevalence of maternal, paternal, and double orph...

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Main Authors: Hosegood, V. (Author), Floyd, S. (Author), Marston, M. (Author), Hill, C. (Author), McGrath, N. (Author), Isingo, R. (Author), Crampin, A. (Author), Zaba, B. (Author)
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Language:English
Published: 2007-11-02.
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