1st Edition

Privacy and Disclosure of Hiv in interpersonal Relationships A Sourcebook for Researchers and Practitioners

282 Pages
by Routledge

288 Pages
by Routledge

288 Pages
by Routledge

As the HIV epidemic enters its third decade, it remains one of the most pressing health issues of our time. Many aspects of the disease remain under-researched and inadequate attention has been given to the implications for the relationships and daily lives of those affected by HIV. Disclosing an HIV diagnosis remains a decision process fraught with difficulty and despite encouraging medical... Read more
Contents: Preface. Introduction. Communication Privacy Management and HIV Disclosure. Decisions to Disclose or Not Disclose About an HIV Positive Diagnosis. Features of HIV Disclosure Messages. Consequences of HIV Disclosure and Nondisclosure Decision Making. Epilogue: Looking to the Future of Disclosure and HIV. Appendix: Resources for Individuals Living With HIV, Their Significant Others, Researchers, and Health Professionals.

Biography

Kathryn Greene, Valerian J. Derlega, Gust A. Yep, Sandra Petronio