Adolescent experiences, perceptions, and preferences for the process of HIV status disclosure in Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Disclosure of HIV status to adolescents living with HIV has been associated with improved treatment outcomes. However, there are limited data regarding the experiences of, perceptions of, and preferences for the process of disclosure of HIV status among adolescents and young adults living with HIV (AYLH), especially in sub-Saharan Africa.

Methods

Young adults living with HIV from 20 HIV clinics in Kenya who participated in a clinical trial evaluating the effectiveness of a disclosure and transition package completed an anonymous survey in 2019. We described their experiences and preferences using counts and proportions and assessed factors associated with satisfaction with the disclosure process using linear regression, reporting age-adjusted mean differences (a

SUBMITTER: Mugo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10725248 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature