How—and When—Do You Tell a Child She is HIV-positive?
Telling a child she is HIV-positive is difficult in many ways.
Last month, I was in Kigali, Rwanda, to give the keynote address at the 6 th International Conference for Exchange and...
Marie Donahue is a pediatric nurse practitioner and technical advisor with more than 20 years experience, who has worked as a consultant for IntraHealth International. Her passion for pediatric HIV care has taken her to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Cameroon, South Africa, Tanzania, Malawi, Nigeria, and most recently, Rwanda. In 2004, she began travelling to Africa to collaborate with local health care workers, provide on-site support and mentorship, and deliver presentations.
Telling a child she is HIV-positive is difficult in many ways.
Last month, I was in Kigali, Rwanda, to give the keynote address at the 6 th International Conference for Exchange and...