Table 4.
Effect of disclosure on life and relations to others in 234 women living with HIV in Denmark
| Have you experienced: | To a large extent | To some extent | To a small extent | Not at all | Not sure | Missing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n (%) | n | |
| More contact to family/friends? | 31(16.0) | 38(19.6) | 28(14.4) | 81(41.8) | 16(8.2) | 40 |
| More care/attention from others? | 21(10.9) | 36(18.8) | 31(16.1) | 91(47.4) | 13(6.8) | 42 |
| More consideration towards you? | 11(5.9) | 20(10.7) | 28(15.0) | 104(55.6) | 24(12.8) | 47 |
| That you are better at making life decisions? | 59(30.1) | 67(34.2) | 21(10.7) | 36(18.4) | 13(6.6) | 38 |
| That you feel isolated? | 15(7.7) | 33(16.9) | 28(14.3) | 113(58.0) | 6(3.1) | 39 |
| That others are afraid/ keep physical distance? | 7(3.7) | 17(8.9) | 20(10.3) | 129(67.2) | 19(9.9) | 42 |
| That you feel infectious/keep distance to others | 13(6.7) | 21(10.8) | 23(11.9) | 127(65.5) | 10(5.1) | 40 |
| That you no longer dare to have sex | 22(11.2) | 24(12.2) | 34(17.3) | 109(55.3) | 8(4.1) | 37 |
More than one answer is possible, therefore, percentages add up to >100%.