International Journal of Mental Health & PsychiatryISSN: 2471-4372

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Paul Narh Doku Author

pndoku@ug.edu.gh

Subjects of specialization
Orphans; HIV/AIDS; Mental health; Psychological distress; Ghana; Africa; Vulnerable children

Affiliation
Department of Psychology, University of Ghana, Ghana

Biography

Paul Narh Doku works at the Department of Psychology, University of Ghana, Box LG 84, Legon – Accra, Ghana, also a well known researcher, one of his famous works are Reactive Attachment Disorder in Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Affected by HIV/AIDS: Implications for Clinical Practice, Education and Health Service Delivery

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Multi-informant Perspective on Psychological Distress among Ghanaian Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) within the Context of HIV/AIDS

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Paul Narh Doku

There is little knowledge about the psychosocial distress of children affected by HIV/AIDS in Ghana, to aid planning of services. This study investigated mental health problems among children affected by HIV/AIDS in Ghana, compared to control groups of children orphaned by other causes, and non-orphans. It employed a cross-sectional survey that interviewed 291 children and their caregivers on their psychosocial wellbeing using standardized scales. The results indicated that controlling for relevant socio-demographic factors both children’s s... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2471-4372.1000122

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