![](/images/graphics-bg.png)
HIV-Positive Status Disclosure and Associated Factors among Children in North Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia
Joint Authors
Megabiaw, Berihun
Negese, Digsu
Yifru, Sisay
Birhanu, Zelalem
Addis, Kefyalew
Muluye, Dagnachew
Awoke, Akilew
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Clinical reports have indicated positive outcomes associated with disclosure of HIV-positive status in children.
This study assessed the level and associated factors of HIV-positive status disclosure to HIV-infected children in northwest Ethiopia.
Methods.
Institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among HIV-positive children from March to April 2012.
Data were collected using a structured questionnaire by face-to-face interview technique.
Bivariate and multivariate analyses were performed.
Results.
Of the 428 children, 169 (39.5%) were disclosed their HIV-positive status.
The mean age of HIV-positive status disclosure was at 10.7 (±2.3) years.
Having a nonbiological parent (AOR=4.14, 95% CI: 1.22, 14.04), child’s age older than 10 years (AOR=8.54, 95% CI: 4.5, 15.53), and death of a family member (AOR=2.04, 95% CI: 1.16, 3.6) were significantly and independently associated with disclosure of HIV-positive status to infected children.
Conclusions.
The rate of disclosure of HIV-positive status to infected children still remains low in North Gondar.
Hence, it is important to target children living with their biological parents and having young parents and children younger than 10 years.
The guideline for disclosure of children with HIV/AIDS should be established in an Ethiopian context.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Negese, Digsu& Addis, Kefyalew& Awoke, Akilew& Birhanu, Zelalem& Muluye, Dagnachew& Yifru, Sisay…[et al.]. 2012. HIV-Positive Status Disclosure and Associated Factors among Children in North Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia. ISRN AIDS،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-475404
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Negese, Digsu…[et al.]. HIV-Positive Status Disclosure and Associated Factors among Children in North Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia. ISRN AIDS No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-475404
American Medical Association (AMA)
Negese, Digsu& Addis, Kefyalew& Awoke, Akilew& Birhanu, Zelalem& Muluye, Dagnachew& Yifru, Sisay…[et al.]. HIV-Positive Status Disclosure and Associated Factors among Children in North Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia. ISRN AIDS. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-475404
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-475404