Parents find it difficult to tell children that they are HIV-positive and explain to them the antiretroviral treatment they must take to remain healthy, a study has found.
The survey, done by AIDS Training Information and Counselling Centre (ATICC) based at the Walter Sisulu University in Lusikisiki, one of the reasons is because there is no bond between parents and children which would allow the children to feel free to talk to their parents. Another reason might be that the stigma surrounding HIV/Aids means that parents might want to protect their children.
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