| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356286 | International Journal of Educational Development | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Close to one and a half million Kenyans reportedly live with HIV/AIDS. Using qualitative in-depth interviews this study explores the ways in which parents living with HIV/AIDS navigate their social and economic environment to provide educational opportunities for their children. Barriers identified include the economic costs of a free primary education, and the emotional implications of living in an HIV affected household. Respondents demonstrate a persistent utilization of internal and external resources in navigating these barriers. These findings support family economic interventions that enable parents guarantee an educational future for their children.
► Data explores parenting among low income respondents with an HIV/AIDS diagnosis. ► Providing an enduring legacy in form of an education is a central theme in these data. ► Barriers faced by these families in the quest for this education are discussed. ► Long term family economic interventions could help circumvent these barriers.
