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Data were collected using interviewer-administered questionnaires and analyzed with Epi Info (version 3.5.3). Inferential statistics done was Chi-square test and level of statistical significance was set at <5%.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n \n Mean age of respondents was 37.3 \u00b1 3 years, and most were married or cohabiting in monogamous families. The disclosure rates were 81.9% to anyone (excluding a health care professional); 60.4% to spouse\/sexual partners; and 67.7% disclosed on the same day of diagnosis. Main reasons for disclosure were failing health (49.3%) and a sense of responsibility to the spouse\/sexual partner (33.6%). Major reasons for nondisclosure were negative public opinion (84.8%) and fear of losing relationships (40.3%). Positive reactions following disclosure were mostly acceptance: 75.2% (family member) and 72.3% (spouse\/sexual partner) while blame was the main negative outcome. Longer duration of diagnosis significantly improved disclosure to anyone (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001). Older age (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001) and awareness of spouse\/sexual partner's HIV status (\n P<\/jats:italic>\n < 0.001) significantly improved disclosure to spouse\/sexual partner.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n Many respondents had not disclosed their status and require support and counseling to do so. 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