Disclosure of HIV status outcome of regular counseling in a cohort of patients attending HIV clinics (original) (raw)

The study investigates the impact of regular counseling on the disclosure of HIV status among patients in Uganda attending HIV clinics. Through a retrospective cohort analysis of 1413 patients over 36 months, it was found that 8.3% had not disclosed their status initially, but after counseling, 56% of this group revealed their HIV status. The number of counseling sessions significantly influenced disclosure rates, with females disclosing more readily than males. The findings highlight the importance of frequent counseling in promoting informed disclosure, thereby aiding in stigma reduction and enhancing HIV care.