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Effect on intimacy and sexual relationship*
| Status of sexual intimacy | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Decided to get separated from partner postdetection | 11 (17.1) |
| Constant strain in relationship | 31 (48.4) |
| Intimacy affected postdetection | 37 (57.8) |
| Abstinence | 17 (26.5) |
| Practicing safe sex | 16 (25) |
*Both seropositive and seronegative partners interviewed. Figures reflect the partners with positive feelings irrespective of serostatus
