Disclosure of HIV Positive Result to a Sexual Partner among Adult Clinical Service Users in Kemissie District, Northeast Ethiopia
), Belaynew Wasie(2), Mengesha Admassu(3),
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Abstract
HIV Status disclosure is vital for HIV prevention efforts and the couple’s health in the context of accelerated highly active antiretroviral therapy. This study aimed to identify factors associated with disclosure of HIV Status to a sexual partner and its outcomes. A facility based cross-sectional study was conducted at Kemissie Health center on 360 HIV positive individuals selected by systematic random sampling. Data were collected using a structured, interviewer administered questionnaire. The level of disclosure to a sexual partner was 93.1%. Among those who disclosed, 74.5 % were accepted, 10.8% minor challenges or suspicion of result and the last 7.8 % faced physical abuse and blame. The main reasons for not disclosing were fear of divorce [32%], fear of stigma and discrimination [32%] and fear of physical abuse [16%]. Prior discussion, disclosure to family, smooth relationship and knowing partner status were significantly associated with disclosure. HIV prevention programs and counseling efforts should focus on mutual disclosure of HIV test results, by encouraging discussion, reduction of stigma, for better disclosure and continuing care (Afr J Reprod Health 2012; 16[1]:97-104).
Résumé
Révélation du résultat séropositif à un partenaire sexuel parmi les usagers adultes du service clinique dans le district de Kessimie au nord-est de l’Ethiopie: La révélation d’état de santé par rapport au VIH est cruciale pour les efforts envers la prévention du VIH ainsi qu’à la santé du couple dans le contexte d’une thérapie antirétrovirale active et hautement accélérée. Cette étude avait comme objectif d’identifier les facteurs liés à la révélation d’état de santé par rapport au sida à un partenaire sexuel et ses conséquences. Une étude transversale qui est basée sur un établissement de santé a été menée au centre médicosocial de Kimissie auprès de 360 individus séropositifs qui ont été sélectionnés à travers un échantillon randomisé systématique. Nous avons collecté les données à l’aide d’un questionnaire structuré administré par l’enquêteur. Le niveau de révélation à un partenaire sexuel était de 93,1%. Parmi ceux qui ont révélé, 74,5% ont été acceptés, 10,8% ont fait preuve des défis mineurs ou des soupçons des résultats, alors que les derniers 7,8% ont vécu l’abus physique et la reproche. Les raisons principales qui font que les gens ne veulent pas révéler étaient la peur du divorce (32%) la peur de la stigmatisation et de la discrimination (32%) et la peur de l’abus physique (16%). Une discussion préalable, la révélation à la famille, une bonne relation et le fait de connaître l’état de santé du partenaire étaient liés de manière significative à la révélation. Les programmes destinés à la prévention du VIH et les efforts des conseils doivent viser la révélation mutuelle des résultats des examens de dépistage du VIH à travers l’encouragement des discussions, la réduction de la stigmatisation pour permettre une meilleure révélation ainsi que le soin continu (Afr J Reprod Health 2012; 16[1]:97-
104).
Keywords: Disclosure, HIV status, sexual partner, associated factors, Ethiopia, sub-Saharan Africa
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