Self-disclosure of HIV infection to sexual partners.

• DOI: 10.2105/ajph.81.10.1321
• Publication Date: 2008-11-29T13:17:08Z
• Authors: G Marks; J L Richardson; N Maldonado
• Keywords: Serostatus; Sexual intercourse

Self-disclosure of HIV infection to current sexual partners was examined in 138 seropositive men, mostly lower income Hispanics, from Los Angeles. Forty-five percent had been sexually active since learning their serostatus. Of these, 52% kept secret one or more partners. The likelihood disclosure decreased direct proportion the number Nondisclosure occurred conjunction with unprotected receptive and insertive anal intercourse. Potential factors promoting nondisclosure are discussed.