Socioeconomic status and other factors associated with HIV status among OVC in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)

• Main Authors: Gulzar H. Shah (Author), Gina D. Etheredge (Author), Lievain Maluantesa (Author), Kristie C. Waterfield (Author), Osaremhen Ikhile (Author), Elodie Engetele (Author), Astrid Mulenga (Author), Alice Tabala (Author), Bernard Bossiky (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundOrphans and vulnerable children (OVC) are a high-risk group for HIV infection, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa.PurposeThis study aims to portray the socioeconomic profile of OVC and examine the association of household and parent/guardian characteristics with the HIV status of OVC.Metho...