Research Article

Influences on decision-making about disclosure of HIV status by adolescents and young adults living with HIV in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Published in: African Journal of AIDS Research
Volume 22 , issue 4 : Reflections on the HIV and AIDS pandemic over 22 years of publishing AJAR , 2023 , pages: 306–315

DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2023.2277358

Author(s): Thandeka Smith Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa , Janet Seeley Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa , Maryam Shahmanesh Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa , Christina Psaros , USA , Chiedza Munikwa , South Africa , Nothando Ngwenya Africa Health Research Institute, South Africa

Keywords: HIV disclosure , negotiating life , self-identity , social factors , socio-ecological approach , young people

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Abstract

Background: Adolescents and young adults living with HIV (AYA) are faced with the challenge of living with a life-long chronic condition. We investigated the influences on the decisions by AYA to disclose their HIV status to family, intimate partners and friends.

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