Academic achievement and psychosocial needs of children affected by or infected with HIV/AIDS

Key take-home messages

• There is very little research that directly examines the long-term academic achievement or the psychosocial needs of children affected by HIV.
• Of the studies that do exist on the topic, very few are scientifically rigorous or comprehensive enough to be included in systematic reviews in this area.
• There is some evidence that children affected by HIV may have increased negative educational outcomes.
• Further research on the unique psychosocial and education support needs of children affected by HIV is needed.

• Population(s)
  • Children or Youth (less than 18 years old)
  • General HIV+ population
  • General HIV- population