A study of descriptive data for orphans and non-orphans on key criteria of economic vulnerability in two municipalities in South Africa

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dc.contributor.authorSkinner, Donalden_ZA
dc.contributor.authorSharp, Carlaen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorJooste, Seanen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorMfecane, Sakhumzien_ZA
dc.contributor.authorSimbayi, Leicknessen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2014-07-07T12:14:04Z
dc.date.available2014-07-07T12:14:04Z
dc.date.issued2013-05-07
dc.descriptionCITATION: Skinner, D. et al. 2013. A study of descriptive data for orphans and non-orphans on key criteria of economic vulnerability in two municipalities in South Africa. Curationis, 36(1), Art. #105, doi:10.4102/curationis.v36i1.105.
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dc.description.abstractBackground: It is generally assumed that orphan status increases the risk to children of a range of negative outcomes. In South Africa, death of parents due to HIV-related illness is contributing to a rapid increase in the prevalence of orphans. This paper presents descriptive data from two South African communities, namely Kopanong, in the Free State and Kanana in the North West province, characterising the differences between orphans (double, maternal and paternal) and non-orphans on key criteria of social vulnerability. Objectives: The objective was to obtain a better understanding of how different types of orphans and non-orphans may differ in these key areas as a crucial starting point for addressing the devastating consequences the AIDS epidemic has on these children’s lives. While the study focuses on two specific areas these will provide insight into the general situation of orphans in South Africa. Methods: A cross-sectional census survey was conducted in the two communities of Kopanong, comprising n = 5254 households and Kanana, comprising n = 12 984 households. Results: In Kopanong, 8.2% of children had lost both parents, 19.1% had lost their father and 6.5% their mother only, whilst in Kanana the results were 6.5%, 28.1% and 3.7% respectively. Loss of both parents appeared to have a consistent impact on material need, including access to food, clothing and essential services, whilst loss of a single parent seems to have a more variable impact. At present, there are very few child headed households, but this constitutes a risk in the longer term. Conclusions: Orphans appear to be more vulnerable in terms of material need. Children assessed in this study as being most in need were not accessing adequately many services directed at them. There is a need to extend understanding and measurement of emotional need and abuse.en_ZA
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dc.format.extent8 pages
dc.identifier.citationSkinner, D. et al. 2013. A study of descriptive data for orphans and non-orphans on key criteria of economic vulnerability in two municipalities in South Africa. Curationis, 36(1), Art. #105, doi:10.4102/curationis.v36i1.105.
dc.identifier.issn2223-6279 (online)
dc.identifier.issn0379-8577 (print)
dc.identifier.otherdoi:10.4102/curationis.v36i1.105
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/92445
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherAOSIS Publishing
dc.rights.holderAuthors retain copyright
dc.subjectOrphans -- Economic conditions -- Kopanong (South Africa)en_ZA
dc.subjectOrphans -- Economic conditions -- Kanana (Orkney, South Africa)en_ZA
dc.subjectEconomic vulnerabilityen_ZA
dc.titleA study of descriptive data for orphans and non-orphans on key criteria of economic vulnerability in two municipalities in South Africaen_ZA
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