Management of Conflicts Arising From Disclosure of HIV Status Among Married Women in Southwest Nigeria
Abstract
This study examined if disclosure to their spouses by married women living with HIV/AIDS resulted in conflicts. Fifty-seven women completed a questionnaire on conflict indicators. While 93% disclosed their status within 6 months of diagnosis, 12.3% did so through a third party. More than thirty-six percent (36.8%) confirmed that disclosure led to conflict. Although 19.3% had their conflicts resolved through a third party, 10% suffered separation. Marital status and fear of stigma significantly influence time to disclose (p <.01 and p <.05), while type of marriage strongly influences whether status will be disclosed (p <.01). Programs for women with HIV should consider conflicts that may arise from disclosure.
Publication Title
Health Care for Women International
Recommended Citation
Okareh, O., Akpa, O., Okunlola, J., & Okoror, T. (2015). Management of Conflicts Arising From Disclosure of HIV Status Among Married Women in Southwest Nigeria. Health Care for Women International, 36 (2), 149-160. https://doi.org/10.1080/07399332.2013.794461
