Ntozi J P
Department of Population Studies, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Health Transit Rev. 1997;7 Suppl:23-40.
The problem of orphans is serious in sub-Saharan Africa and has been increasing with the deaths of both parents from AIDS. A study of six districts of Uganda conducted in 1992 investigated the problem. Almost all the orphans are cared for by their extended family members who made the decisions to do so. It is recommended that more assistance be given to the family to enhance its capacity to cope with increased orphans expected in the future.
在撒哈拉以南非洲,孤儿问题严峻,且随着父母双方因艾滋病离世而不断加剧。1992年对乌干达六个地区进行的一项研究调查了该问题。几乎所有孤儿都由其大家庭成员照顾,这些成员自行做出了照顾孤儿的决定。建议向家庭提供更多援助,以增强其应对未来预计会增加的孤儿问题的能力。