A meta-analysis of disclosure of one's HIV-positive status, stigma and social support

Rachel Smith; Kelly Rossetto; Brittany L. Peterson

doi:10.1080/09540120801926977

A meta-analysis of disclosure of one's HIV-positive status, stigma and social support

Rachel Smith, Kelly Rossetto, Brittany L. Peterson

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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 (ŕ=.159), a negative, heterogeneous correlation between stigma and social support (ŕ=-.344) and a negative, homogenous correlation between stigma and disclosure (ŕ=-.189). The heterogeneity of the first two relationships indicates the presence of moderators, which may include participants' age and publications' year.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1266-1275
Number of pages	10
Journal	AIDS Care - Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV
Volume	20
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/09540120801926977
State	Published - Nov 1 2008

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Social Psychology
Health(social science)
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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