Research Article

Influences on decision-making about disclosure of HIV status by adolescents and young adults living with HIV in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Published in: African Journal of AIDS Research
Volume 22 , issue 4, pages: 306–315

DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2023.2277358

Author(s): Thandeka SmithAfrica Health Research Institute, South Africa, Janet SeeleyAfrica Health Research Institute, South Africa, Maryam ShahmaneshAfrica Health Research Institute, South Africa, Christina Psaros, USA, Chiedza Munikwa, South Africa, Nothando NgwenyaAfrica Health Research Institute, South Africa,

Keywords: HIV disclosure, negotiating life, self-identity, social factors, socio-ecological approach, young people,

Download full text Get new issue alerts

Abstract

Background: Adolescents and young adults living with HIV (AYA) are faced with the challenge of living with a life-long chronic condition. We investigated the influences on the decisions by AYA to disclose their HIV status to family, intimate partners and friends.

« Interventions to improve young men’s utilisation of HIV-testing services in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: perspectives of young men and health care providers

Equity of the HIV epidemic response in 13 African countries »

Research Article

Influences on decision-making about disclosure of HIV status by adolescents and young adults living with HIV in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Abstract

Get new issue alerts for African Journal of AIDS Research

Latest news

Latest articles