Table 5. Processes and initial outcomes of disclosure to most recent sexual partner by gender.
| Variable | Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N (%) | N (%) | N (%) | ||
| Process of disclosure to partner μ | ||||
| Active | Self-initiated disclosure | 492 (96.3) | 259 (96.3) | 233 (96.3) |
| Assisted disclosure* | 9 (1.8) | 4 (1.5) | 5 (2.1) | |
| Through a third person | 10 (2.0) | 6 (2.2) | 4 (1.7) | |
| Total | 511 (91.6) | 269 (92.4) | 242 (90.6) | |
| Passive | Disclosure after partner asked | 20 (42.6) | 12 (54.5) | 8 (32.0) |
| Found out from others | 27 (57.4) | 10 (45.5) | 17 (68.0) | |
| Total | 47 (8.4) | 22 (7.6) | 25 (9.4) | |
| Initial outcomes of disclosure to sexual partner μ | ||||
| Emotional/financial support | 380 (68.1) | 205 (70.4) | 175 (65.5) | |
| Discussion about safer sex | 378 (67.9) | 212 (72.9) | 166 (62.4) | |
| Help to access HIV treatment | 281 (50.4) | 152 (52.2) | 129 (48.3) | |
| Cried (broke down emotionally) | 166 (29.7) | 110 (37.8) | 56 (21.0) | |
| Initiated partner’s HIV testing | 63 (11.3) | 19 (6.5) | 44 (16.5) | |
| Stigma and discrimination | 52 (9.3) | 9 (3.1) | 43 (16.1) | |
| Discontinuation of the relationship | 31 (5.6) | 14 (4.8) | 17 (6.4) | |
| Verbal abuse | 24 (4.3) | 14 (4.8) | 10 (3.7) | |
| Asked about past sexual history | 13 (2.3) | 6 (2.1) | 7 (2.6) | |
| Stayed neutral | 6 (1.1) | 3 (1.0) | (1.1) | |
* Assisted by family/friends/counsellor/other relatives
μ Sexual partner = most recent sexual partner