Stress, social support, and HIV-status disclosure to family and friends among HIV-positive men and women.

Patterns of HIV-status disclosure and social support were examined among 331 HIV-positive men and women. Structured interviews assessed HIV-status disclosure to family and friends, perceived stress of disclosure, social support, and depression. Results showed patterns of selective disclosure, where...

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Published in:Journal of Behavioral Medicine Vol. 26; no. 4; pp. 315 - 333
Main Authors: Kalichman SC, DiMarco M, Austin J, Luke W, DiFonzo K
Format: research tables/charts Journal Article
Published: Springer Nature Aug2003
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