Disclosure of their HIV status to HIV-infected children participating in the ARROW trial in Entebbe, Uganda.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2010
Country:
Uganda
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Munderi, P., Nahirya-Ntege, P., Katuramu, R., Bwakura-Dangarembizi, M., Lutaakome, J., Thomason, M., Nankya, F., Kyarimpa, J., Namuddu, R., Bagurukira, E., Aber, M., Musinguzi, M.

Abstract

A policy of informing children over 8 years old of their HIV-positive status was introduced (two children aged 7 years were also informed as they had been asking questions about tablet taking). Carers, especially those who were not biological parents, often needed professional support to make the disclosure, but they reported that disclosure helped improve children's adherence to antiretroviral therapy.

Citation

Presentation from 4th National Paediatric HIV/AIDS conference, Kampala, Uganda, 28-30 September 2010.

Disclosure of their HIV status to HIV-infected children participating in the ARROW trial in Entebbe, Uganda.

Published 1 January 2010
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