[The effects of perinatal infection with the HIV virus on the development of adaptive behavior]

D Minden; M L Smith; C Netley

[The effects of perinatal infection with the HIV virus on the development of adaptive behavior]

Sante Ment Que. 1992 Spring;17(1):163-75.

[Article in French]

Authors

D Minden, M L Smith, C Netley

PMID: 1515520

Abstract

This study examined the development of adaptive functioning in nine HIV-positive and nine HIV-negative children ranging in age from 3 months to 6 years, 11 months. Both groups showed normal development of adaptive behaviour prior to two years of age; after this time the HIV-positive group was impaired in all areas of functioning. The results are discussed in terms of the program needs of the HIV-infected children and their families.

Publication types

English Abstract
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Adaptation, Psychological*
Child
Child Behavior Disorders / epidemiology*
Child Behavior Disorders / etiology
Child Behavior Disorders / psychology
Child, Preschool
Female
HIV Infections / complications
HIV Infections / psychology*
HIV-1*
Hospitals, Pediatric
Humans
Infant
Longitudinal Studies
Male
Ontario / epidemiology