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. 2015 Aug 1;9(8):OC14–OC16. doi: 10.7860/JCDR/2015/12511.6373

[Table/Fig-2]:

Disclosure of serostatus among PLHIV

n (%)
HIV status disclosed

  • Yes

  • No

  •  

  • 102(91.9)

  • 9(8.1)
Disclosed to (n=102)

  • Spouse

  • Parents

  • Children

  • Other family members

  • Friends

  •  

  • 82(80.3)

  • 16(15.6)

  • 16(15.6)

  • 14(13.7)

  • 4(3.9)
Reason for disclosure (n=102)

  • Disclosure on doctor’s advise

  • Presence of ART drugs at home

  • To benefit their sexual partner

  • To adhere to ART drugs

  • *Others

  •  

  • 56(54.9)

  • 32(31.3)

  • 2(1.9)

  • 10(9.8)

  • 2(1.9)
Reason for not disclosing (n=9)

  • Fear of shame in family

  • Fear of loss of confidentiality

  • Fear of children being out casted

  • Not to worry the family members

  • Relationship may end

  •  

  • 4(44)

  • 2(22)

  • 1(11)

  • 1(11)

  • 1(11)