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Table 2 Expected partners’ reaction for HIV positive test result among pregnant women attending antenatal care in health facilities of Gondar town, North West Ethiopia, 2011

From: Women’s expectation of partner’s violence on HIV disclosure for prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV in North West Ethiopia

Expected partner’s reaction on HIV test disclosure

n = 400

Any negative reaction

314 (78.5%)

Insult me

51 (12.8%)

Psychological harassment

38 (9.5%)

Physical violence

27 (6.8%) 90

Marriage disruption

90 (22.5%)

Stop financial support

108 (27.0%)

Any positive reaction

86 (21.5%)

Accept me without complain

45 (11.3%)

Emotional support

17 (4.3%)

Strengthen relationship

24 (6.0%)