The relationship between HIV disclosure and adjustment.
In many cases, sharing the diagnosis of HIV can help people to adjust to their diagnosis. However, several factors may impede this process. A secondary data analysis of 50 HIV-positive adults found that African Americans delayed sharing their diagnosis with others longer than Euro-Americans. In addition, those who perceived more stigma against HIV took longer to tell someone and took longer to adjust to their diagnosis. Implications for practice and research are posited.
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School of Nursing, 1701 University Blvd., University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1530 3rd Ave. South, Birmingham, AL 35294-1210, USA. devance@uab.edu
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001727:Bisexuality / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000523:psychology*; D006716:Homosexuality / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010555:Personality Inventory; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012803:Sick Role