Self-disclosure of HIV status among youth living with HIV: A global systematic review. AIDS and Behavior

Authors

Kemesha Gabbidon, University of South Florida St. PetersburgFollow
Tiffany Chenneville, University of South Florida St. PetersburgFollow
Tiffany Peless
Sydnee Sheared-Evans

SelectedWorks Author Profiles:

Tiffany Chenneville

Kemesha Gabbidon

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2020

Abstract

Self-disclosure of HIV serostatus by youth has been considered an essential component of HIV prevention and medication adherence efforts. Therefore, a comprehensive investigation of disclosure goals, processes, and outcomes is warranted. We conducted a global systematic review in accordance with the 2015 Preferred Items for Reporting Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis tool to assess HIV self-disclosure among youth ages 13–24. We identified 5881 articles during our initial search. After screening titles and abstracts and examining articles in greater detail, 33 studies (35 articles) were included in the synthesis. The disclosure process model was used to highlight antecedent goals to self-disclosure including common avoidance goals such as fear of rejection and isolation. While disclosure was associated with negative and positive emotional outcomes and improved medication adherence, there remain concerns regarding the impact of self-disclosure on sexual behaviors. Implications for practice and future directions for research are presented.

Language

English

Publisher

Springer US

Recommended Citation

Gabbidon, K., Chenneville, T., Peless, T., & Sheared-Evans, S. (2020). Self-disclosure of HIV status among youth living with HIV: a global systematic review. AIDS and Behavior, 24(1), 114-141.doi.org/10.1007/s10461-019-02478-9.

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