Adolescent HIV disclosure in Zambia: barriers, facilitators and outcomes

Introduction As adolescents living with HIV gain autonomy over their self‐care and begin to engage in sexual relationships, their experiences of being informed about their HIV status and of telling others about their HIV status may affect their ability to cope with having the disease. Methods In 2010, we conducted a qualitative study among adolescents aged 10–19 living with HIV in Zambia, and with their parents and health care providers. Through...