The role of stigma in reasons for HIV disclosure and non-disclosure to children
Open Access
- 1 January 2006
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in AIDS Care
- Vol. 18 (1) , 60-65
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09540120500161769
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 (χ 2 =0.518 with df = 2, p=0.77).Keywords
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