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HIV disclosure among PLHs (N=88)
| N | % | |
|---|---|---|
| People you disclosed first other than health worker | ||
| Spouse/Partner | 54 | 61 |
| Parents | 11 | 13 |
| Brother or sister | 6 | 7 |
| Son or daughter | 5 | 6 |
| Other family member | 2 | 2 |
| Friend | 1 | 1 |
| Family and friends informed me | 6 | 7 |
| None | 3 | 3 |
| Main reason of selecting this person to disclose first | ||
| Trust | 25 | 31 |
| Need help | 22 | 28 |
| Close relationship | 21 | 26 |
| Being a relative | 7 | 9 |
| Other reason | 5 | 6 |
| Have plan on disclosing to children | ||
| Yes | 8 | 9 |
| No | 31 | 36 |
| Already disclosed | 46 | 54 |
