Predictors of Disclosure of Human Immunovirus-Positive Serostatus Among Latino Gay Men

To test a theoretical approach to disclosure of human immunovirus (HIV) status, 301 HIV-positive Latino gay men were interviewed using Audio-CASI (Computer Assisted Self-Interview technology with Audio enhancement). Consequence theory and social influence theory were combined to create a model of an...

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Published in:Cultural diversity & ethnic minority psychology 2007-10, Vol.13 (4), p.304-312
Main Authors: Zea, Maria Cecilia, Reisen, Carol A, Poppen, Paul J, Bianchi, Fernanda T, Echeverry, John J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Adult
Bisexuality
Bisexuality - ethnology
Bisexuality - statistics & numerical data
Family Relations
Hispanic Americans
Hispanic Americans - statistics & numerical data
HIV
HIV Seropositivity - ethnology
Homosexuality
Homosexuality, Male - ethnology
Homosexuality, Male - statistics & numerical data
Human
Humans
Latinos/Latinas
Male
Male Homosexuality
Peer Influence
Prevalence
Prospective Studies
Self-Disclosure
Social Influence
Truth Disclosure
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Summary:To test a theoretical approach to disclosure of human immunovirus (HIV) status, 301 HIV-positive Latino gay men were interviewed using Audio-CASI (Computer Assisted Self-Interview technology with Audio enhancement). Consequence theory and social influence theory were combined to create a model of antecedents of disclosure. Results provided support for both theories. Perceived positive consequences were associated with greater disclosure to casual partners, families, and friends, whereas perceived negative consequences were associated with less disclosure to friends and family members. Social influence of peer behavioral norms was predictive of disclosure to all three target groups. Gay community social influence produced different effects on disclosure of HIV-positive status: a negative association for casual partners, a positive association for close friends, and no relationship for family members. Time since diagnosis was also predictive of disclosure.
ISSN:1099-9809
1939-0106
DOI:10.1037/1099-9809.13.4.304