Management of Conflicts Arising From Disclosure of HIV Status Among Married Women in Southwest Nigeria

@article{Okareh2015ManagementOC,
  title={Management of Conflicts Arising From Disclosure of HIV Status Among Married Women in Southwest Nigeria},
  author={Oladapo T. Okareh and Onoja Matthew Akpa and J. O. Okunlola and Titilayo Ainegbesua Okoror},
  journal={Health Care for Women International},
  year={2015},
  volume={36},
  pages={149 - 160}
}
This study examined if disclosure to their spouses by married women living with HIV/AIDS resulted in conflicts. Fifty-seven women completed a questionnaire on conflict indicators. While 93% disclosed their status within 6 months of diagnosis, 12.3% did so through a third party. More than thirty-six percent (36.8%) confirmed that disclosure led to conflict. Although 19.3% had their conflicts resolved through a third party, 10% suffered separation. Marital status and fear of stigma significantly… 
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