Exploring the HIV Disclosure Patterns to Sexual Partners and Associated Factors Among HIV-Positive Adults in Sheger City, Ethiopia: A Multicenter Study
Conclusion: This study found that 67.9% of people living with HIV disclosed their serostatus to their sexual partners. Pretest counseling, being married, the presence of initiating factors, self-initiated testing, and experiencing clinical symptoms during testing were found to be positively associat...
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| Main Authors: | , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2025-01-01
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| Series: | AIDS Research and Treatment |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/arat/4117734 |
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| Summary: | Conclusion: This study found that 67.9% of people living with HIV disclosed their serostatus to their sexual partners. Pretest counseling, being married, the presence of initiating factors, self-initiated testing, and experiencing clinical symptoms during testing were found to be positively associated with HIV status disclosure. In contrast to this, the perception of HIV-related stigma was associated with lower rate of disclosure. Thus, enhancing pretest counseling, launching community-based initiatives and offering extra support for symptomatic individuals are essential strategies to increase disclosure rates. |
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| ISSN: | 2090-1259 |