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| The impact of AIDS on intergenerational relationships in Africa | | Author(s) | Bede Eke |
| Journal title | Journal of Intergenerational Relationships, vol 1, no 3, 2003 |
| Pages | pp 9-24 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | AIDS ; Young adults [20-25] ; Family relationships ; Family care ; Africa. |
| Annotation | AIDS infection in sub-Saharan Africa has expanded astronomically, with up to 18.5 million people living with the disease. Most likely to be infected are those aged between 14 and 49. With the adverse socioeconomic and psychological effect of AIDS, interactions between members of the different generations are made difficult: relationships are becoming more a burden than a mutual source of satisfaction. Children and young adults are losing their parents and mentors, and sometimes have to take care of their infected and dying parents at a very early stage in life. The older population is now losing its social and economic support, which hitherto, they have drawn from their adult children. At the same time, they are assuming a new caregiving role to either their infected and affected children or grandchildren, or both. It is hoped that government policies will aim to assist victims and volunteers financially. As part of the strategy, intergenerational relationships at family, organisational and community levels should be strengthened This would reinforce the value of being one's "brother's keeper". This is crucial at this time of crisis. (KJ/RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-040302206 A |
| Classmark | CQTT: SD6: DS:SJ: P6:SJ: 7J |
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