Utilizing an interpersonal communication framework to understand information behaviors involved in HIV disclosure

摘要: An interpersonal communication conceptual diagram of HIV disclosure is proposed.Examining antecedents using theories.Adding medicating mechanisms uncertainty and information behaviors to process.Proposing mediating effects management process. Psychological factors have been widely used in existing empirical studies understand individuals decisions regarding disclosure. However, limited examined by applying a comprehensive framework relevant disclosing one's status, including seeking sharing information. Thus the role flow its relationship with for those living largely overlooked. We propose an integrated connect antecedent decision-making, potential route process, consequences through integrating components from key theories theory privacy social influence adding behaviors. Applying model may offer novel opportunities support development theory-based interventions facilitate this complicated but critical