Reasons for and against maternal HIV disclosure to children and perceived child reaction
- 27 August 2008
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in AIDS Care
- Vol. 20 (7), 876-880
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09540120701767158
Abstract
This study explores the decision making of 66 HIV-positive women regarding disclosing their serostatus to their children and the child's perceived immediate and long-term reactions. Data came from a larger investigation of the disclosure process of HIV-infected women. Children included 27 boys and 39 girls between the ages 5 and 18 years. Forty-one children knew of their mother's diagnosis and 32 were disclosed to by their mother. Results suggest that women are interested in taking a leading role in disclosing to their children and make the decision based on the child's ability to handle the information and not be psychologically harmed.Keywords
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