The Psychosocial Impact of HIV Infection to Young Pregnant Mothers

Every morning, Angelica, 14 years old, walks down the lonely path across the river to her school. She recalls the horrible incidences that have happened to girls as she negotiates the corners. She suddenly meets an old man who passes without word. Her heart leaps. She tells herself, "All is well". This reminds her of her classmate, Susan, and Njenje, the motorcycle rider. She hastens her steps. Gosh! Men are merciless! The young girls have fallen prey to older men. Young, pregnant, HIV positive and lonely, Angelica continues to ponder. The world around them seems hopeless with little or no support. The future is shuttered in the face of sexual brutality. It is unconceivable. Something is definitely wrong with the society. But let's be optimistic that there is light a head. Angelica concludes. QUOTES: "LET YOUR PAST MAKE YOU BETTER NOT BITTER", Healthline "I COULDN'T CARE LESS IF THE GUY I'M GUARDING HAS HIV". Dennis Rodman

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PERFIL ACADÉMICO Estudiante de doctorado (obstetricia), Universidad de Nairobi, Kenia MScN,(Salud materna y neonatal) Moi Uni. BSc. Enfermería, Moi Uni. ASOCIACIONES PROFESIONALES 1 Asociación de enfermeras de atención al SIDA 2 Asociación nacional de enfermeras de Kenia 3 Asociación de matronas de Kenia 4 Presidenta del Comité de matronas, África de habla inglesa.