doi: 10.1037//0022-006x.63.3.474.
Women's self-disclosure of HIV infection: rates, reasons, and reactions
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Women's self-disclosure of HIV infection: rates, reasons, and reactions
J Consult Clin Psychol.
1995 Jun.
Abstract
A survey of 65 ethnically diverse women at 2 outpatient HIV clinics revealed relatively low rates of disclosure of HIV-positive serostatus to extended family members, somewhat higher rates for immediate family members, and highest rates for lovers and friends. Spanish-speaking Latinas were less likely to disclose their serostatus or to discuss HIV-related worries with others than English-speaking Latinas, African Americans, and Anglo Americans. Reasons for disclosure and nondisclosure varied by target. In general, targets reacted positively to disclosure. Implications for clinicians treating women with HIV infection are discussed.
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