A meta-analysis of disclosure of one's HIV-positive status, stigma and social support.
This study provides an analysis of the relationships among perceived stigma, reported disclosure and perceived social support for those living with HIV. The meta-analytic summary of 21 studies (4,104 participants) showed, as predicted, a positive, heterogeneous correlation between disclosure and social support (ŕ = .159), a negative, heterogeneous correlation between stigma and social support (ŕ = -.344) and a negative, homogenous correlation between stigma and disclosure (ŕ = -.189). The heterogeneity of the first two relationships indicates the presence of moderators, which may include participants' age and publications' year.
Smith
Rachel
R
Department of Communication Arts & Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, PA, USA. ras57@psu.edu
Rossetto
Kelly
K
Peterson
Brittany L
BL
D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D011287:Prejudice; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012944:Social Support