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The relationship between HIV disclosure and adjustment.
1School of Nursing, 1701 University Blvd., University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1530 3rd Ave. South, Birmingham, AL 35294-1210, USA. devance@uab.edu
Psychological Reports
|February 20, 2007
Summary
Sharing an HIV diagnosis can be challenging. African Americans and those perceiving HIV stigma experienced delays in disclosure and adjustment, highlighting key barriers to care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Social Sciences
- Public Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Sharing a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is crucial for patient adjustment.
- Several factors can hinder the disclosure and adjustment process for individuals living with HIV.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine factors influencing the time to disclosure and adjustment following an HIV diagnosis.
- To investigate the role of race/ethnicity and perceived stigma in the HIV diagnosis disclosure process.
Main Methods:
- Secondary data analysis of a sample of 50 adults diagnosed with HIV.
- Statistical examination of the relationship between race/ethnicity, perceived HIV stigma, and time to disclosure and adjustment.
Main Results:
- African Americans reported longer delays in sharing their HIV diagnosis compared to Euro-Americans.
- Individuals who perceived greater stigma associated with HIV experienced extended delays in disclosure and adjustment.
Conclusions:
- Race/ethnicity and perceived HIV stigma are significant factors affecting the disclosure and adjustment timeline for individuals with HIV.
- Findings suggest a need for culturally sensitive interventions to mitigate stigma and support timely disclosure and adjustment in HIV care.
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