Table 3.
Demographic and HIV disclosure factors among people living with HIV in Thailand (n = 50)
| Characteristics | Frequency/mean | % or S.D. |
|---|---|---|
| Gender (female) | 35 | 70% |
| Age in years | 37.5 | 8.5 |
| Education | ||
| Less than high school | 39 | 78% |
| Some high school or more | 11 | 22% |
| Individual annual income in Baht | 70 273 Baht (~ U.S. $ 2 000) | |
| Married or living with a partner | 29 | 58% |
| Reasons for Non-disclosure (1–5 scale) | ||
| Privacy | 4.11 | 0.83 |
| Self-blame | 3.41 | 1.17 |
| Communication difficulties | 3.81 | 1.11 |
| Fear of rejection | 4.03 | 0.93 |
| Protecting others | 3.96 | 0.99 |
| Superficial relationship | 3.85 | 1.07 |
| Reasons for Disclosure (1–5 scale) | ||
| Catharsis | 3.70 | 1.03 |
| Duty to inform | 3.81 | 0.75 |
| Others’ reactions | 3.51 | 1.09 |
| Supportive relationships | 4.25 | 0.70 |
| Similarity | 3.25 | 1.18 |
| Distress disclosure index (1–5 scale) | 3.05 | 0.54 |