A meta-analysis of disclosure of one's HIV-positive status, stigma and social support
Titel:
A meta-analysis of disclosure of one's HIV-positive status, stigma and social support
Auteur:
Smith, Rachel Rossetto, Kelly Peterson, Brittany L.
Verschenen in:
AIDS care
Paginering:
Jaargang 20 (2008) nr. 10 pagina's 1266-1275
Jaar:
2008-11
Inhoud:
This study provides an analysis of the relationships among perceived stigma, reported disclosure and perceived social support for those living with HIV. The meta-analytic summary of 21 studies (4104 participants) showed, as predicted, a positive, heterogeneous correlation between disclosure and social support (r=.159), a negative, heterogeneous correlation between stigma and social support (r=-.344) and a negative, homogenous correlation between stigma and disclosure (r=-.189). The heterogeneity of the first two relationships indicates the presence of moderators, which may include participants' age and publications' year.