Fig. 1.
Definition of orphan, lost of primary caregiver, and lost of primary and/or secondary caregiver.
This definition is based on the Orphanhood Report by CDC [7]. Orphans is known as children experiencing the death of one or both parents. Lost of primary caregiver is the death of parents or custodial grandparents. Lost of primary and/or secondary caregiver is the death of parents, custodial or co-residing grandparents.