Caregivers readiness to disclose HIV status : experiences and challenges of child disclosure in South Africa

Disclosure of HIV status to children is a challenging process for caregivers, as it involves discussing a highly stigmatised disease, which may cause psychological stress to a child. Despite the benefits of disclosing, rates of HIV disclosure remain low as caregivers face various obstacles preventin...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tapscott, Kimberley
Other Authors: Colvin, Christopher J
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/20426