Theme

Sub-theme

Codes

Facilitators

Individual factors

Need for support Empowerment from clinic Information about HIV built trust

Gender Older age
Clinical condition Prevent transmission

Health facility factors

Continuous counselling Peer to peer interactions
Assisted partner notification(APN)

Societal factors

Counselling Peer influence
Sensitized friends Death of parent(s)

Barriers

Individual factors

Stigma
Limited Information about HIV Being in denial

Fear of the unknown
Desire for HIV negative partner Don’t know steps

Health facility factors

Long queues
Negative attitude of health workers
Some don’t talk about benefits of disclosure Irregular peer support meetings

Societal factors

Parents refusal Violent partner Stigma Prejudice

Consequences

Positive effects

Social support, Partner testing, Built self-esteem, Good adherence, Good relationships

Negative effects

Domestic violence, Stigma/rejection, Low self-esteem,

Loss of jobs Change of school Psychiatric effects