DISCLOSURE OF HIV STATUS AND SOCIAL SUPPORT AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV

that the gender (adjusted OR = 0.181; 95% CI .068-0.479), CD4 cell count (adjusted OR = 0.997; 95% CI 0.994-0.999), route of transmission (injection-drug user (adjusted OR = 9.366; 95% CI 3.358-26.123) and other routes (tattooing, mother to child, dental services, etc.), (adjusted OR = 3.752; 95% CI 1.157-12.167)), and functional support variable (adjusted OR = 1.007; 95% CI 1.001-1.013) remained in the model as significant predictors for disclosure. Conclusions: The results of this study regarding disclosure of HIV status and its relations to social support and some demographic variables can provide an understanding based on the evidence for promotion of knowledge and coping interventions about people living with HIV/AIDS and their perceived social support status.