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W M Nehring1, F R Lashley, K Malm
1Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, USA. wnehrin@siue.edu or flashle@siue.edu
Issues And Purpose:
The stigma of HIV infection creates barriers to disclosure. The purpose of this study was to identify to whom biological and foster mothers disclose the diagnosis of HIV infection, discuss their rationale, and describe the recipient's reactions.
Design And Methods:
A descriptive, qualitative study included biological (n = 9) and foster (n = 11) mothers of children with HIV infection.
Results:
Three themes emerged from the data: Telling for support, determining who should know, and telling children. These themes were present for both biological and foster mothers.
Practice Implications:
It is important for nurses to realize that parental disclosure of the diagnosis of HIV infection is a long-term, age-appropriate process that will take place over many discussions and time, and should have the support of the interdisciplinary team. Additional psychological support also should be available.
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