TY - JOUR
T1 - Neuropsychological Consequences of HIV in Children: A Review of Current Literature.
AU - Wachsler-Felder, Jana L.
AU - Golden, Charles J.
PY - 2002/4/1
Y1 - 2002/4/1
N2 - 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.
AB - 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.
KW - Adolescent
KW - Child
KW - Cognition
KW - HIV Infections
KW - Humans
KW - Neuropsychological Tests.
KW - Newborn Infant
KW - Preschool Child
UR - https://nsuworks.nova.edu/cps_facarticles/262
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S0272-7358(01)00108-8
U2 - 10.1016/S0272-7358(01)00108-8
DO - 10.1016/S0272-7358(01)00108-8
M3 - Article
C2 - 17201193
SN - 0272-7358
VL - 22
JO - Clinical Psychology Review
JF - Clinical Psychology Review
ER -