Citation

Okareh OT, Akpa OM, Okunlola JO, Okoror TA. Health Care Women Int. 2013; 36(2): 149-160.

Affiliation

a Department of Environmental Health Sciences, Faculty of Public Health , University of Ibadan , Ibadan , Oyo State , Nigeria.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07399332.2013.794461

PMID

23790020

Abstract

: This study examined if disclosure to their spouses by married women living with HIV/AIDS resulted in conflicts. Fifty-seven women completed a questionnaire on conflict indicators. While 93% disclosed their status within 6 months of diagnosis, 12.3% did so through a third party. More than thirty-six percent (36.8%) confirmed that disclosure led to conflict. Although 19.3% had their conflicts resolved through a third party, 10% suffered separation. Marital status and fear of stigma significantly influence time to disclose (p < .01 and p < .05), while type of marriage strongly influences whether status will be disclosed (p < .01). Programs for women with HIV should consider conflicts that may arise from disclosure.

Language: en