Predictors and Patterns of HIV Status Disclosure among HIV Positive Pregnant Women at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, South-Western Uganda
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Background: Disclosure of HIV positive serostatus to sexual partners and other persons is useful for prevention and care. One of the contextual factors driving the HIV epidemic in Uganda is non-disclosure. Disclosure of HIV positive serostatus to sexual partners and, or close relatives and friends is a very vital public health strategy as it gives many benefits to the individual and the community.
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تاریخ انتشار 2017