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Document 1819
DOCN M94A1819
TI Impact of HIV/AIDS on the family in Namibia.
DT 9412
AU Bor R; Mberira M; du Plessis P; City University, London, England.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):444 (abstract no. PD0384). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370756
AB OBJECTIVE: To examine patterns of disclosure of diagnosis of HIV within
families in Namibia, and to assess levels of social and financial
support provided for the infected family member. METHODS: 100 HIV
positive patients (55 males, 45 females) were randomly selected to
complete a questionnaire measuring family and social support, and
patterns of disclosure of diagnosis, at Katutura Hospital, Windhoek,
Namibia between September and October 1993. RESULTS: The mean age of the
sample was 32 years. 54/100 subjects had not disclosed their diagnosis
to anyone. HIV infected males and those not currently in a relationship
were least likely to disclose their diagnosis. The most frequently cited
reasons for non-disclosure were: fear of being discriminated against
(34/54), feeling there would be no personal benefit (6/54), not wanting
to worry others (5/54), among others (9/54). Of those who had disclosed
(46/100) 59% stated that their relationships had improved as a result.
Parents were regarded as the main source of practical, emotional and
financial support. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Contrary to some popular
wisdom the extended family in this part of sub-Saharan Africa is not
extensively involved in the support and care of someone with HIV.
Further studies are needed to assess the impact of HIV on the family in
general, and on parents, in particular.
DE Adult *Family Female Human HIV Infections/DIAGNOSIS/*PSYCHOLOGY
Male Namibia *Self Disclosure Social Support MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).