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Perspectives on Self-Disclosure of HIV Status among HIV-Infected Adolescents in Harare, Zimbabwe: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

HIV self-disclosure is an important challenge affecting the physical and psychological health of adolescents living with HIV. The study’s aim was to explore the perspectives of HIV-infected adolescents on self-disclosure. Using purposive sampling, 20 adolescents aged 12–19 years were recruited from a HIV care clinic at a tertiary hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe. All were vertically-infected with HIV (HIV transmitted from mother). In depth interviews were conducted to determine participants’ views and experiences of self-disclosure. Interviews were analysed using the framework approach to identify main codes and themes relating to self-disclosure. Adolescents identified stigma and discrimination from peers, as well as lack of HIV knowledge as important barriers to status disclosure. They suggested that community resources such as support groups, media and religion assist them in the disclosure process. HIV status self-disclosure is a challenging task for adolescents, which is affected by individual, interpersonal and social factors. These must be borne in mind to assist with disclosure and facilitate the wellbeing of HIV-positive adolescents.

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Posted in: Journal Article Abstracts on 07/30/2023 | Link to this post on IFP |
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