THE HIV-INFECTED CHILD - PARENTAL RESPONSES AND PSYCHOSOCIAL IMPLICATIONS

Four dimensions of psychological adaptation of 101 parents of HIV-infe cted children were examined Heightened anxiety, depression, and antici patory grief were associated with child's age at diagnosis, parent's H IV status, and parent's relationship to the child. Parents at higher r isk for psychological distress were identified, and an optimum time po int for intervention is suggested.