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Factors related to HIV disclosure in 2 South African communities

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  • Norman, A.
  • Chopra, M.
  • Kadiyala, S.

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Disclosure of HIV status is an essential part of behavior modification and access and adherence to treatment in people infected with HIV. We conducted interviews in 2 South African communities of similar ethnic mix but with very different rates of disclosure of HIV status and found that disclosure was the catalyst for access to a variety of important and often essential resources. In the community with high rates of disclosure of HIV infection, disclosure led to greater access to formal institutional support and opportunities to take positive leadership roles in the community. Our findings highlight the prominence of wider sociopolitical contexts for disclosure decisionmaking and the need for HIV interventions to increase levels of disclosure of HIV infection.

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  • Norman, A. & Chopra, M. & Kadiyala, S., 2007. "Factors related to HIV disclosure in 2 South African communities," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 97(10), pages 1775-1781.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2005.082511_2
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2005.082511
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    1. Dima, Alexandra L. & Stutterheim, Sarah E. & Lyimo, Ramsey & de Bruin, Marijn, 2014. "Advancing methodology in the study of HIV status disclosure: The importance of considering disclosure target and intent," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 108(C), pages 166-174.
    2. Néstor Njejimana & Lucía Gómez-Tatay & José Miguel Hernández-Andreu, 2021. "HIV–AIDS Stigma in Burundi: A Qualitative Descriptive Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(17), pages 1-16, September.
    3. Beth S Rachlis & Edward J Mills & Donald C Cole, 2011. "Livelihood Security and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy in Low and Middle Income Settings: A Systematic Review," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 6(5), pages 1-15, May.

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