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How reliable are self-reports of HIV status disclosure? Evidence from couples in Malawi

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  • Conroy, Amy A.
  • Wong, Lauren H.

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The majority of research on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disclosure utilizes the perspective from a single individual, which cannot be substantiated in the absence of supporting data such as from a primary partner.

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  • Conroy, Amy A. & Wong, Lauren H., 2015. "How reliable are self-reports of HIV status disclosure? Evidence from couples in Malawi," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 144(C), pages 28-37.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:144:y:2015:i:c:p:28-37
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.09.007
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