Exploring parental disclosure to female adolescents living with HIV. A case of Kuwadzana Polyclinic.

Author

Mandizvidza, Olivia T.

Title

Exploring parental disclosure to female adolescents living with HIV. A case of Kuwadzana Polyclinic.

Abstract

The aim of the study was to investigate circumstances facilitating or hindering parental disclosure. The objectives of the research were to identify factors that facilitate parental disclosure of HIV status to female adolescents living with HIV/AIDS, to assess challenges hindering parental disclosure of HIV/AIDS to female adolescents living with HIV/AIDS and to identify strategies and methods used by parents to disclose HIV/AIDS status of their female adolescents. For this academic investigation, the researcher used the resilience theory. A qualitative research approach was used. The target population for the study were the single mothers as well as male parents and the key informants one being a social worker and the other a Psychologist. Purposive sampling was used to select both the primary participants together with the key informants. In terms of data collection, the researcher used qualitative in-depth interviews to collect data from participants and key informants, using semi structured interview guides. The data was analyzed using thematic data analysis.

Date

June 2025

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

HIV

Adolescents

Parental Disclosure

Supervisor

Mr. Gonorashe