Predictors and consequences of HIV status disclosure to adolescents living with HIV in Eastern Cape, South Africa: a prospective cohort study

CONCLUSIONS: Awareness of HIV-positive status was not associated with higher rates of mental health symptoms, or lower rates of viral suppression among adolescents. Disclosure was not associated with worse mental health. These findings support the recommendation for timely disclosure to APHIV; however, adherence support post-disclosure is important.PMID:35543100 | DOI:10.1002/jia2.25910
Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society - Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Source Type: research