HIV serostatus disclosure: Experiences and perceptions of people living with HIV/AIDS and their service providers in Gujarat, India

SV Patel, SN Patel, RK Baxi, CE Golin… - Industrial psychiatry …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disclosure offers important benefits to
people living with HIV/AIDS. However, fear of discrimination, blame, and disruption of family
relationships can make disclosure a difficult decision. Barriers to HIV disclosure are
influenced by the particular culture within which the individuals live. Although many studies
have assessed such barriers in the US, very few studies have explored the factors that
facilitate or prevent HIV disclosure in India. Understanding these factors is critical to the …
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