Journal article
Factors Conveying Resilience in the Context of Urban Poverty: The Case of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in the Informal Settlements of Nairobi, Kenya
Child and adolescent mental health, v 14(4), pp 175-182
Nov 2009
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Abstract
Background: This paper aims to extend the knowledge of the psychosocial impact of orphanhood through a detailed description of child welfare outcomes; explore the relationship between child-, household- and neighbourhood-level characteristics and child welfare outcomes; and suggest potential points of intervention to support orphans and vulnerable children. Methods: Two indices of psychosocial welfare were developed: emotional well-being and perceived care. Multilevel regression models were applied to identify the sources of variability in these outcomes. Results: Vulnerability was associated more with poverty and neighbourhood characteristics, than with orphanhood. Conclusion: Targeted support for orphans should take into account the loss incurred, the age and gender of the child, and the characteristics of the community in which the child lives.
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- Title
- Factors Conveying Resilience in the Context of Urban Poverty: The Case of Orphans and Vulnerable Children in the Informal Settlements of Nairobi, Kenya
- Creators
- Jean Christophe Fotso - African Population and Health Research CenterPenny A. Holding - Africa Mental Health FoundationAlex C. Ezeh - African Population and Health Research Center
- Publication Details
- Child and adolescent mental health, v 14(4), pp 175-182
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Number of pages
- 8
- Grant note
- World Bank; The World Bank India
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Community Health and Prevention
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000207855000003
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-70350150655
- Other Identifier
- 991020531985904721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Psychology, Clinical