Publication: Disclosure of HIV status to sexual partners among perinatally HIV–infected youth in Thailand
Issued Date
2021-03-01
Resource Type
ISSN
17581052
09564624
09564624
Other identifier(s)
2-s2.0-85101015411
Rights
Mahidol University
Rights Holder(s)
SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
International Journal of STD and AIDS. Vol.32, No.4 (2021), 361-367
Suggested Citation
Vitharon Boon-yasidhi, Sumonmal Torsakul, Yuitiang Durier, Napat Sittanomai, Jeeranan Kuntasorn, Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit Disclosure of HIV status to sexual partners among perinatally HIV–infected youth in Thailand. International Journal of STD and AIDS. Vol.32, No.4 (2021), 361-367. doi:10.1177/0956462420968405 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/78400
Research Projects
Organizational Units
Authors
Journal Issue
Thesis
Title
Disclosure of HIV status to sexual partners among perinatally HIV–infected youth in Thailand
Other Contributor(s)
Abstract
Data regarding disclosure of HIV status to sexual partners among perinatally acquired HIV-infected (PHIV) youth are limited, particularly from Asian countries. This cross-sectional study assessed the patterns of, attitudes about, and factors associated with HIV disclosure to sexual partners among PHIV youth aged 15–24 years who attended a pediatric HIV clinic in Thailand. Participants were interviewed using a semi-structured questionnaire designed to elicit demographic and sexual behavior information. Those who had sexual partners were queried about their relationship and HIV status disclosure. Reasons to disclose or not to disclose were assessed accordingly. Among the 51 (44.4%) youth who had sexual partners, 55.8% had steady partners, 45.1% did not always use condoms, and 41.2% disclosed their HIV status. Reasons to disclose included trust and concern about the risk of infection to their partners. Reasons not to disclose included fear of rejection and stigmatization, and not knowing how to disclose. Most youth reported a need for disclosure-related guidance. Knowing their sexual partner’s HIV status was the only independent factor associated with disclosure (aOR 14.6; 95% CI 2.8–75.4). This study demonstrates a high rate of unsafe sex and a low rate of partner disclosure in PHIV youth, and highlights the need for a comprehensive guideline for HIV disclosure to sexual partners.