Faculty Articles
Neuropsychological Consequences of HIV in Children: A Review of Current Literature.
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Clinical Psychology Review
ISSN
0272-7358
Publication Date
4-2002
Abstract
Pediatric HIV has reached epidemic proportions. In 1997, 1.1 million children younger than 15 were living with HIV or AIDS. The virus affects children cognitively and developmentally due to the immaturity of their nervous systems and immune systems. Studies in the area of neuropsychological deficits are as yet limited in number and less well developed than studies on adult HIV. However, despite methodological weaknesses, the literature has proven conclusively that pediatric HIV affects children cognitively, developmentally, emotionally, psychologically, behaviorally, and educationally. Although treatments are allowing these children to live longer, the effects of the virus remain, requiring special care. This review examines the mechanisms behind HIV in children, the neuropsychological findings to date, and the limitations of this work. Possible useful future approaches in understanding the neuropsychological course of the disorder, as well as directions for treatment and prevention are addressed.
DOI
10.1016/S0272-7358(01)00108-8
Volume
22
Issue
3
First Page
443
Last Page
464
NSUWorks Citation
Wachsler-Felder, J. L.,
Golden, C. J.
(2002). Neuropsychological Consequences of HIV in Children: A Review of Current Literature.. Clinical Psychology Review, 22(3), 443-464.
Available at: https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/262
