Children as Caregivers: The Global Fight against Tuberculosis and HIV in Zambia (Rutgers Series in Childhood Studies)
by Jean Hunleth
An ethnographic study of Zambian children caring for relatives with tuberculosis and HIV, revealing the social realities of caregiving, health, and family in the region.
About This Book
This book examines the experiences of children who provide care for family members affected by tuberculosis and HIV in Zambia.
It draws on ethnographic research to highlight the social and emotional dimensions of caregiving by young people.
The study situates children's caregiving within broader public health and development contexts in sub-Saharan Africa.
Readers gain insight into how illness, poverty, and kinship shape children's daily responsibilities and futures.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to review this book!