133
Views
6
CrossRef citations to date
0
Altmetric
Original Articles

Orphans in Nyanza, Kenya

Coping with the Struggles of Everyday Life in the Context of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic

, , &
Pages 75-98 | Published online: 25 Sep 2008
 

Abstract

This paper examined the everyday challenges, Stressors and coping strategies of orphans affected by HIV/AIDS in Nyanza, Kenya. A thematic analysis of six focus group discussions with orphans was guided by Stress and Coping Theoretical Framework. The orphans reported intense stress at the time of their parents' death with their immediate concern being who would care for them. Most orphans were separated from their siblings, and this separation only compounded the Stressors and difficulties encountered by orphans. Orphans reported having problems with schooling and being treated differently as compared with the children of their caregivers. Orphans adopted various emotion-foused and problem-focused coping strategies, which were reinforced by financial and social support provided by their caregivers and community-based organizations.

Reprints and Corporate Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

To request a reprint or corporate permissions for this article, please click on the relevant link below:

Academic Permissions

Please note: Selecting permissions does not provide access to the full text of the article, please see our help page How do I view content?

Obtain permissions instantly via Rightslink by clicking on the button below:

If you are unable to obtain permissions via Rightslink, please complete and submit this Permissions form. For more information, please visit our Permissions help page.