Socioeconomic status and other factors associated with HIV status among OVC in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

Socioeconomic status and other factors associated with HIV status among OVC in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

BackgroundOrphans and vulnerable children (OVC) are a high-risk group for HIV infection, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa.PurposeThis study aims to portray the socioeconomic profile of OVC and examine the association of household and parent/guardian characteristics with the HIV status of OVC.Metho...

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Main Authors: Gulzar H. Shah, Gina D. Etheredge, Lievain Maluantesa, Kristie C. Waterfield, Osaremhen Ikhile, Elodie Engetele, Astrid Mulenga, Alice Tabala, Bernard Bossiky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:
HIV
DRC
orphans
vulnerable children
socioeconomic status
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2022.912787/full

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