Analysis of the disablement in HIV-infection in children in the Perm Region

Medico-social characteristic of disablement due to HIV-infection in children in the Region was presented in the article as well as the problems of social support of children suffering from this disease. During 10 years 190 children were examined, at that the status of "disabled child" till 18 years was established. The most vulnerable age was from 0 to 3 years (89.8%); boys prevailed (53%); according to the place of residence these were mostly city-dwellers (82.4%) from incomplete families. Children possessing no limitations of vital functions and not being disabled can benefit from measures of social support according to the legislation of the Russian Federation.

disabled children, HIV-infection, morbidity, disablement, social support