Table 2.
Sero-positive HIV status disclosure experience among HIV Positive pregnant women
| Variable | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
|
Disclosure of HIV status to sexual partner (n = 107) | ||
| Yes |
78 |
72.9 |
| No |
29 |
27.1 |
|
Duration of time for disclosure since diagnose (n = 78) |
|
|
| < 1 month |
51 |
65.4 |
| 1–2 months |
10 |
12.8 |
| 3–4 months |
11 |
14.1 |
| >4 months |
6 |
7.7 |
|
Disclosure of HIV Status to others (n = 107) | ||
| Yes |
43 |
40.2 |
| No |
64 |
59.8 |
|
Disclosure of HIV status to family members (n = 43) | ||
| Father |
6 |
12.8 |
| Mother |
24 |
51.1 |
| Sister(s) |
8 |
17.0 |
| Brother(s) |
2 |
4.3 |
| Others |
3 |
6.4 |
|
Reasons for disclosure of HIV status to sexual partner (n = 78) | ||
| Ethical responsibility |
5 |
6.4 |
| Concern for partner’s health |
52 |
66.7 |
| Encouragement from counselors |
14 |
17.9 |
| Positive social support |
1 |
1.3 |
|
Discussion about VCT before HIV test (n = 78) | ||
| Yes |
49 |
45.8 |
| No | 29 | 27.1 |