Table 5 Long term outcomes of disclosure by gender of participants

Did not change

9

11.5

27

45.8

36

26.3

Relationship is stronger/increased caring and support

26

33.3

13

22.0

39

28.5

Given care and treatment

7

9.0

3

5.1

10

7.3

Given material support

5

6.4

6

10.2

11

8.0

Improved work conditions

4

5.1

0

4

2.9

Behavioural change and positive living (advice and practice)

11

14.1

1

1.7

12

8.8

Prevention advocacy effects on others

8

10.3

1

1.7

9

6.6

Negative outcomes

6

7.7

7

11.9

13

9.5

Other

2

2.6

1

1.7

3

2.19

Total

78

59

137

100