Diagnosis disclosure, medication hiding, and medical functioning among perinatally infected, HIV-positive children and adolescents
AIDS Care, 07/18/2012
Calabrese SK et al. – Findings suggest HIV–positive children and adolescents' diagnosis disclosure to friends corresponds to less medication hiding, ultimately yielding better immune functioning. Health care providers should be cognizant of these potential medical benefits associated with disclosure when offering support around disclosure decision–making.
