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Social Work
versión On-line ISSN 2312-7198
versión impresa ISSN 0037-8054
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MPOFU, Caroline y JACOBS., Issie. Perceptions of adolescents perinatally infected with HIV regarding the self-disclosure of their status. Social work (Stellenbosch. Online) [online]. 2017, vol.53, n.1, pp.57-73. ISSN 2312-7198. http://dx.doi.org/10.15270/52-2-546.
Most children born with pennatally acquired human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are now maturing into adolescence. From an ecological systems perspective, this qualitative study aimed to explore and describe the perceptions of adolescents who were perinatally infected with HIV (ApHIV) regarding the self-disclosure of their status. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 10 ApHIVs and interpreted using thematic analysis. The findings of the study link participants' perceptions to societal attitudes towards HIV and to adolescent developmental factors, which contribute to decisions either to self-disclose or not to self-disclose their status. Recommendations are suggested regarding support for ApHIVs.