Factors Associated with HIV Disclosure Status Among iENGAGE Cohort of New to HIV Care Patients.

ABSTRACT: HIV disclosure is an important behavior with implications for HIV treatment and prevention but understudied among new to HIV care patients who face unique challenges adjusting to a new diagnosis. This study evaluated the factors associated with HIV disclosure status and patterns of HIV disclosure among new to HIV care patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted evaluating the iENGAGE (integrating ENGagement and Adherence Goals upon Entry) cohort. Participants were enrolled in this randomized behavioral trial between December 2013 and June 2016. The primary and secondary outcomes included HIV disclosure status (Yes/No) and patterns of disclosure (Broad, Selective and Nondisclosure), respectively. Logistic and Multinomial Logistic Regression were used to evaluate the association of parti

SUBMITTER: Modi RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7232702 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature