Predictors of disclosure of human immunovirus-positive serostatus among Latino gay men.
To test a theoretical approach to disclosure of human immunovirus (HIV) status, 301 HIV-positive Latino gay men were interviewed using Audio-CASI (Computer Assisted Self-Interview technology with Audio enhancement). Consequence theory and social influence theory were combined to create a model of antecedents of disclosure. Results provided support for both theories. Perceived positive consequences were associated with greater disclosure to casual partners, families, and friends, whereas perceived negative consequences were associated with less disclosure to friends and family members. Social influence of peer behavioral norms was predictive of disclosure to all three target groups. Gay community social influence produced different effects on disclosure of HIV-positive status: a negative association for casual partners, a positive association for close friends, and no relationship for family members. Time since diagnosis was also predictive of disclosure.
Zea
Maria Cecilia
MC
Department of Psychology, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA. zea@gwu.edu
Reisen
Carol A
CA
Poppen
Paul J
PJ
Bianchi
Fernanda T
FT
Echeverry
John J
JJ
D000328:Adult; D001727:Bisexuality / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000208:ethnology*; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014342:Truth Disclosure