title: Comparing regret of disclosing HIV versus sexual orientation information by MSM.
abstract: Very little research has been conducted focusing on regret associated with disclosing either HIV-positive serostatus or sexual orientation information. The purpose of this study was to investigate the prevalence of regret related to the disclosure of serostatus and sexual orientation to family members among HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) and to further explore the participant, family member, and relationship characteristics that influence the likelihood of experiencing regret. Almost half of participants indicated no regret with the disclosure of either HIV-positive serostatus or sexual orientation. Among those that did experience some regret, the prevalence of regret with at least one family member was similar for HIV-positive serostatus (39.4%) and for sexual orientation (37.3%). Suggestions for professionals working with HIV-positive MSM and implications for future research are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Human Development and Family Science, The Ohio State University, Columbus, 43210, USA. Serovich.1@osu.edu
authors.forename: Julianne M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Serovich
authors.forename: Erika L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Grafsky
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Reed
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004644:Emotions; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D005195:Family Relations; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000523:psychology*; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014342:Truth Disclosure; D055815:Young Adult
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