International Journal of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Education and Behavioural Science

Volume 2, Issue 3, October 2016

  • Rates, Factors, Timing and Outcomes of HIV Status Disclosure Among Patients Attending the Special Treatment Clinic of the National Hospital Abuja Nigeria

    Olutayo Folashade Martins, Hipoletus Cyprian Ngong, Iliya Sarki Dongs, Kingsley Cyprian Ngong

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, October 2016
    Pages: 13-19
    Received: Sep. 28, 2016
    Accepted: Oct. 12, 2016
    Published: Oct. 19, 2016
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijhpebs.20160203.11
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    Abstract: Disclosure of private information is likely to be emotional and complex, and even more so in the context of disclosing one’s HIV status, which involves sensitive, potentially life-changing information and the possibility of invoking stigmatization and discrimination. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence, factors, timing and ou... Show More