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The main aim of the CHR-UI is to provide health research, training and public services in support of national growth and development. Furthermore, it aims to expand institutional capacity to initiate and manage inter- and multi-disciplinary health research programs, to sharpen and focus research analysis and results, and ultimately to disseminate research findings to appropriate audiences for the benefit of the community at large.

Abstract

FAMILY AND CHILDREN AFFECTED BY HIV AND AIDS IN INDONESIA*

Sabarinah Prasetyo, Evi Martha, Toha Muhaimin, Yudarini, Heru Suparno

Background: Up to June 2006, the cumulative HIV cases reported from almost all provinces in Indonesia those are 4,527 while the cumulative AIDS cases are reportedly 6,332 (MOH, 2006). The high risk groups reported are mostly sex workers and injecting drug users. For those cases having families, HIV&AIDS related problems may also extend to and affect the children living in the household. The HIV&AIDS affected children are then becoming vulnerable with various potential problems such as psychosocial distress, economic difficulties, health related problems, educational disturbance, lack of care or becoming orphans. In addition to those, high level of stigma and discrimination against infected people and their children complicate these problems and may negatively influences efforts at prevention, care and support of the children.