Economic Empowerment as a Health Care Intervention among Orphaned Children in Rural Uganda

This study evaluated an economic empowerment intervention to reduce HIV risks among orphaned children in Uganda. Children (n=97) were randomly assigned to receive an economic intervention or to a control arm. Data obtained at baseline and 12-month follow-up revealed differences on HIV prevention attitudes, educational plans, and child-caregiver relationship for intervention arm children relative to control children. Findings lend support to use of economic empowerment interventions for HIV risk reduction among orphaned children.

Creator: 
Fred M. Ssewamala
Stacey Alicea
William M. Bannon, Jr.
Publisher: 
Center for Social Development