Table 2 Sero-positive HIV status disclosure experience among HIV Positive pregnant women
Variable | Number | % |
|---|---|---|
Disclosure of HIV status to sexual partner (n = 107) | ||
Yes | 78 | 72.9 |
No | 29 | 27.1 |
Duration of time for disclosure since diagnose (n = 78) | ||
< 1 month | 51 | 65.4 |
1–2 months | 10 | 12.8 |
3–4 months | 11 | 14.1 |
>4 months | 6 | 7.7 |
Disclosure of HIV Status to others (n = 107) | ||
Yes | 43 | 40.2 |
No | 64 | 59.8 |
Disclosure of HIV status to family members (n = 43) | ||
Father | 6 | 12.8 |
Mother | 24 | 51.1 |
Sister(s) | 8 | 17.0 |
Brother(s) | 2 | 4.3 |
Others | 3 | 6.4 |
Reasons for disclosure of HIV status to sexual partner (n = 78) | ||
Ethical responsibility | 5 | 6.4 |
Concern for partner’s health | 52 | 66.7 |
Encouragement from counselors | 14 | 17.9 |
Positive social support | 1 | 1.3 |
Discussion about VCT before HIV test (n = 78) | ||
Yes | 49 | 45.8 |
No | 29 | 27.1 |