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. 2006 Jan;18(1):60-5.
doi: 10.1080/09540120500161769.

The role of stigma in reasons for HIV disclosure and non-disclosure to children

R A Ostrom  1 , J M Serovich, J Y Lim, T L Mason
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The role of stigma in reasons for HIV disclosure and non-disclosure to children

R A Ostrom et al. AIDS Care. 2006 Jan.

Abstract

This study examined how stigma may impact HIV-positive women's disclosure to their children. Participants included HIV-infected women recruited from AIDS service organizations located in large midwestern cities. Using a questionnaire and guided interview, quantitative data were obtained regarding perceived HIV-related stigma and rates of maternal disclosure to children aged 5-18. According to the Kruskal-Wallis test, comparison between the disclosure groups showed non-significant differences in the total score of HIV stigma (chi(2)=0.518 with df = 2, p=0.77).

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