Factors Associated with HIV Status Non-Disclosure among People Entering Care at IeDEA Sites in Cameroon: a Cross-Sectional Study

While non-disclosure of HIV status may protect people living with HIV (PLWH) against stigma, discrimination, and violence, disclosure may facilitate access to social support and improve treatment adherence. This study examined factors associated with non-disclosure among recently-diagnosed PLWH at IeDEA study sites in Cameroon. We conducted a cross-sectional study of adults ≥ 19 years newly enrolling in HIV care at three Cameroon hospitals from January 2016 to June 2023 with recent (< 1 year) diagnoses and no evidence of prior HIV care. We used logistic regression to identify factors associated with non-disclosure of HIV status at the time of enrolment. Among 2880 participants, the overall prevalence of HIV status non-disclosure at enrolment was 34.4