Disclosure of HIV status to sex partners among HIV-infected men and women in Cape Town, South Africa.

摘要: This study examines factors influencing HIV sero-status disclosure to sex partners among a sample of 630 HIV-infected men and women with recent sexual contact attending anti-retroviral therapy (ART) clinics in Cape Town, South Africa, focus on partner type, HIV-related stigma, ART as potential correlates. About 20% the had not disclosed their status most partners. was more likely participants who steady [Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 2.7; 95% CI: 1.6–4.6], known-HIV [AOR 7.8; 3.2–18.7]; perceived less stigma 1.9; 1.2–2.9]; were 1.6; 1.1–2.3]. Stratified analyses by type further reveals that significantly associated within relationships but significant correlates casual The findings support positive prevention strategy emphasizes increased access ART, behavioral interventions reduce partnerships for persons are HIV-positive. Mitigating influence particularly is also important may be accomplished through individual couple counseling.