Exploring the HIV Disclosure Patterns to Sexual Partners and Associated Factors Among HIV-Positive Adults in Sheger City, Ethiopia: A Multicenter Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Disclosing HIV serostatus to a partner is essential for HIV prevention and care. It encourages safer sexual practices, lowers the risk of transmission, and helps individual's access to treatment and support. However, the choice to share one's HIV status can be affected by a range of personal and societal influences. Ethiopia has a diverse population where traditional norms and health challenges intersect which might negatively influence HIV disclosure. Therefore, this study aims to explore HIV disclosure patterns to sexual partners and associated factors among HIV-positive adults in Sheger City, Ethiopia. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 393 people living with HIV attending the ART clinic in Sheger City from August 1 to Septe

SUBMITTER: Regea Gelassa F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12021478 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature