An in-depth analysis of the psychological challenges associated with disclosing an HIV

The availability and free-access of ARV-treatment in South Africa has been a signifier of hope amongst fellow South Africans. This in effect has led to the government's assumption that the disclosure of an HIV/AIDS-infected status would be easier due to the treatment's effectiveness. Disclosing an HIV/AIDS-infected status to the individual/s with whom one cohabits with, has thus been made a policy by the government in order to be able to access ARV-treatment. This study examined the psychological challenges associated with disclosing an HIV/AIDS-infected status to the individuals one lives with, and the possible impact that such challenges have on ARV-treatment adherence.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Psychology

Year dc:date.issued

2006

Author dc:creator

• Pezi, Sinawe

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Gobodo-Madikizela, Pumla

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/8186

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/8186