Table 2 Key Themes and subthemes
Key Theme | Sub-Themes |
|---|---|
Approaches for disclosure | Direct disclosure Facilitated mutual disclosure |
Environment for disclosure | Suitable time and place for disclosure |
Factors that motivate disclosure | Baby related factors: Potential for having an HIV uninfected baby and the wellbeing of the child Relationship Related Factors: a Loving Relationship, To know partners status, To protect the partner Quest for Freedom- Freeing oneself from fear of being caught with ARVs, Yearning for answers, To initiate mutual disclosure |
Challenges with disclosure | Partner Related Factors: Fear of Relationship dissolution, Uncertainty about Partner Reaction,,The soberness of the partner |
The reactions of male sexual partners after HIV status disclosure | Acceptance of the status and support of the partner Prompted partner to go for HIV testing- Accepts status of the partner but procrastinates HIV testing The initial denial of partner’s status |