Sexual activity, Pattern and outcome of HIV+ sero-status disclosure to a significant other among men and women attendees of two HIV clinics in Abakaliki Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

Issues surrounding HIV status disclosure: Experiences of seropositive women in Lagos, Nigeria

“…[ 13 ] It is also higher than the 50.9% reported in a similar study in Ogun state, South West Nigeria[ 8 ] but lower than figures from a recent study carried out in Abakaliki, Southeast Nigeria where 94.6% of respondents had disclosed. [ 17 ] Similar to findings in South Africa,[ 22 ] early disclosure was also observed among most respondents (within a month of diagnosis). It appears disclosure rates have improved over the years.…”

“…In contrast to this study, higher rates of negative reactions (20.5%) were reported in Southeast Nigeria. [ 17 ] Fortunately, few (1.4%) of them experienced physical violence upon disclosure unlike the 30% reported among women in Northern Nigeria,[ 28 ] and in Uganda, where 29.3% of the respondents reported intimate partner violence following disclosure of seropositive status to their partners. [ 29 ] This difference may have religious and cultural undertones.…”

“…Similar to the findings in South Ethiopia and Cape Town, no significant differences in disclosure rates with regard to the level of education or religion were observed. [ 15 16 17 18 19 20 ]…”

“…High disclosure rates have been reported in Southern Ethiopia (85.7%)[ 15 ] and Southeast Nigeria (94.6%),[ 17 ] whereas lower rates were reported in Zimbabwe (28.6%)[ 18 ] and Southwestern region of Nigeria (50.9%). [ 8 ] Some of the deterrents to disclosure of HIV status, especially among African women include fear of violence, abandonment, discrimination, or charges of infidelity.…”